Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise union may select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten xxxxxxx for each shift of plant protection. The three (103) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among regular stewards shall be known as the employees who have attained at least six (6) months senioritybargaining committee, one of whom shall be chairperson.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards A national representative of the union may be present and participate in meetings between the bargaining committee and the Chief Xxxxxxx human resources manager.
(c) The president of the local union, provided he/she is an employee of the company, shall represent be an ex-officio member of the bargaining committee, provided that he/she shall not be paid by the company while attending meetings of the bargaining committee.
4.02 If any employee xxxxxxx shall be absent from the plant, the chairperson may appoint a temporary xxxxxxx in his/her place and stead, and shall notify the company of such an appointment prior to the time the temporary xxxxxxx is to act in this capacity.
4.03 All stewards must be employees who have been in the regular employ of the company in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence unit for at least one (1) year immediately preceding their designation as xxxxxxx, except where employees of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsone year's service are not available.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that 4.04 In order to facilitate the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf speedy handling of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandinggrievances, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay privilege of a Xxxxxxx for xxxxxxx to leave his/her work during working hours without loss of time so spent during is recognized, provided that:
(a) he/she has obtained the prior consent of his/her supervisor;
(b) absence from his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, company duties for the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period purpose of time.
7.03 The Employer handling grievances shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than exceed five (5) hours per calendar week;
(c) the time is devoted to the prompt handling of grievances in accordance with the provisions of article 5;
(d) the privilege is not abused; and
(e) such persons will continue to work at assigned jobs at all times, except for such time as is required for the settling of legitimate grievances. The handling of grievances, however, shall not furnish excuse for any employee or xxxxxxx to leave the post to which he/she is assigned and at which he/she must remain unless relieved. It is understood that the handling of grievances shall in no case interfere with the efficient operation of plant protection. The company, where possible, shall, upon request, furnish relief to a xxxxxxx when his/her duty requires him/her to remain at his/her post and his/her presence elsewhere is necessary for the handling of a grievance.
4.05 The president of the local union shall not be assigned to work on any shift other than the #2 (day) shift if he/she so requests. The union shall notify the company of the names of the employees who have attained at least sixhold such offices from time to time.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise union may select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among xxxxxxx for each shift of plant protection. The three regular stewards shall be known as the employees who have attained at least six (6) months senioritybargaining committee, one of whom shall be chairperson.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards A national representative of the union may be present and participate in meetings between the bargaining committee and the Chief Xxxxxxx human resources manager.
(c) The president of the local union, provided he/she is an employee of the company, shall represent be an ex-officio member of the bargaining committee, provided that he/she shall not be paid by the company while attending meetings of the bargaining committee.
4.02 If any employee xxxxxxx shall be absent from the plant, the chairperson may appoint a temporary xxxxxxx in his/her place and stead, and shall notify the company of such an appointment prior to the time the temporary xxxxxxx is to act in this capacity.
4.03 All stewards must be employees who have been in the regular employ of the company in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence unit for at least one (1) year immediately preceding their designation as xxxxxxx, except where employees of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsone (1) year's service are not available.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that 4.04 In order to facilitate the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf speedy handling of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandinggrievances, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay privilege of a Xxxxxxx for xxxxxxx to leave his/her work during working hours without loss of time so spent during is recognized, provided that:
(a) he/she has obtained the prior consent of his/her supervisor;
(b) absence from his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, company duties for the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period purpose of time.
7.03 The Employer handling grievances shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than exceed five (5) hours per calendar week;
(c) the time is devoted to the prompt handling of grievances in accordance with the provisions of article 5;
(d) the privilege is not abused; and
(e) such persons will continue to work at assigned jobs at all times, except for such time as is required for the settling of legitimate grievances. The handling of grievances, however, shall not furnish excuse for any employee or xxxxxxx to leave the post to which he/she is assigned and at which he/she must remain unless relieved. It is understood that the handling of grievances shall in no case interfere with the efficient operation of plant protection. The company, where possible, shall, upon request, furnish relief to a xxxxxxx when his/her duty requires him/her to remain at his/her post and his/her presence elsewhere is necessary for the handling of a grievance.
4.05 The president of the local union shall not be assigned to work on any shift other than the #2 (day) shift if he/she so requests. The union shall notify the company of the names of the employees who have attained at least sixhold such offices from time to time.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 7.01 The Region agrees to recognize the following Union representation:
(a) The Employer acknowledges Union Bargaining Committee of not more than eight (8) employees, whose function shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityCollective Agreement.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) employees, except that the Chief Xxxxxxx Grievance Committee may be augmented by the Union President.
(c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in Union at meetings with the absence Region without proper authorization of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsUnion. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Region with the names of its officers. Similarly, the Region will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business.
7.02 The Union shall have the right to appoint Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The number of Stewards from a department or division shall be as set out in Schedule '1' attached to and forming part of this Agreement.
7.03 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may, on permission of the Commissioner of Corporate Services, have access to the Region’s premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this Agreement. The President of the Local or designated Table Officer shall have reasonable access to the Region’s premises for the purpose of dealing with matters arising from this Agreement.
7.04 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have Committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentRegion, Stewards and that such persons shall not absent themselves from leave their work duties for Union business without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorsManager or his/her designate, such which permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld. On the completion of the Union business, nor the member or xxxxxxx shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. report back to his/her Manager or designate or to any job to which the employee was previously directed, and give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his absence.
7.05 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Region to the extent of their straight-time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from arbitration proceedings or matters before an official third party save and except attendance at meetings before a Conciliation Officer appointed under Section 18 of The Labour Relations Act.
7.06 Union business will be conducted, to the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her extent practical, outside regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall 7.07 Compensation will not be liable allowed for time spent outside of the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by employees' regular working hours, and the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges Region reserves the right of to withhold payment if the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance aforementioned Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize members and deal Stewards do not conform with the said Committee as provided accepted practice in the grievance proceduredealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if an unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges the right agrees to recognize a committee of not more than five (5) stewards, appointed or selected by the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the amongst employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unitunit who have completed their probationary period, for the purpose of assisting in presenting grievances as outlined in Article 7; or making representations on matters arising under this Agreement. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges It is understood, however, that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make be required to meet with more than three (3) members of the committee at any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of one time.
7.03 6.02 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union agrees to appoint or otherwise select recognize a Grievance Union-Management Committee which shall consist of three not more than four (34) employees appointed or selected by the Union membersfrom amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period, one of whom shall act as Chairperson and four (4) representatives of the Grievance Employer. The purpose of the Union- Management Committee shall be to meet once each month on some mutually agreeable date to discuss matters of mutual interest. Whenever possible, agendas of matters for discussion shall be exchanged seven (7) days before each meeting of the Committee. The Chair will alternate between the Employer and the Union. The Employer agrees to give a minimum of sixty (60) days notice to, and to openly discuss with, the union representatives through the Union-Management Committee, any substantial reorganization or changes to the Library system, including those arising from technological change and outsourcing, that might have a direct impact upon employees. The Union will recognize and deal with the said Committee as be provided in advance with such information as may be required to meaningfully discuss matters which come before the grievance procedureCommittee.
(a) 6.03 The Employer acknowledges further recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees appointed or selected by the Union from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have attained at least sixcompleted their probationary period. This Committee will be for the purpose of conducting negotiations as contemplated in Article 21. The Negotiating Committee shall be granted three (3) days off duty with pay for the purpose of preparing proposals for negotiations with the Employer.
6.04 The parties shall notify one another, in writing, of the names of the persons selected or appointed in accordance with Articles 6.01, 6.02,
6.05 The Employer shall not enter into any agreement with any employee which is inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement.
6.06 Job Evaluation Committee shall consist of three (3) Management representatives and two (2) alternates and three (3) Union representatives and two (2) alternates for the purpose of evaluating new or revised jobs in the bargaining unit.
6.07 As per attached Letter of Understanding, the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall consist of three (3) union and three (3) management representatives for the purpose of performing the duties prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
6.08 Pay for time spent by union representatives related to the Committees above shall be paid for by the Employer consistent with the established
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The 8.01 No employee, or group of employees, shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without the proper authorization of the Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Employer with the names of its officials and committee members. Similarly, the Employer will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of the management personnel.
8.02 In order to provide an orderly and speedy procedure for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one elect up to seven (17) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx stewards whose duties shall represent be to assist any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act preparing and/or presenting his grievance in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not grievance procedure to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist maximum of three (3) stewards in a program. The stewards so elected shall constitute the Union membersGrievance Committee.
8.03 It is recognized that in the administration or negotiation of this Agreement, one of whom shall act as Chairperson supervision of the Grievance Committeepeople we support in the Agency must come first. Therefore, a xxxxxxx shall not leave his work without obtaining the permission of his manager, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld.
8.04 The Employer agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee of up to three (3) employees plus the Union representative for the purpose of renewing the present Agreement.
8.05 The stewards or committee members will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided not suffer any loss in regular pay or benefits for reasonable time spent in the grievance procedurecarrying out of the above duties.
8.06 The privileges of stewards to leave their work without loss of basic pay to attend to Union business is granted on the following conditions, provided that in no circumstances shall this privilege result in disruption of programming or services offered by the Employer:
(a) such business must be between the Union and the Employer;
(b) the time shall be devoted to the prompt handling of necessary Union business;
(c) the time away from productive work shall be reported in accordance with the time-keeping methods of the department in which the xxxxxxx is employed;
(d) the Employer reserves the right to limit such time if it deems the time so taken to be excessive.
8.07 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union agrees to appoint or otherwise select provide a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixBulletin Board to be placed in each work location.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. 9.01 The employees in the bargaining unit shall be represented by a committeeperson. If the committeeperson is absent due to sickness, accident, leave of absence, vacation, or on scheduled days off, then during such absence, or on such scheduled days off, his/her duties as committeeperson may be discharged by an alternate committeeperson. When the word "committeeperson" appears in this agreement it shall refer equally to the alternate committeeperson when functioning as such.
9.02 The committeeperson shall function when the human resources manager has been advised of his/her selection in writing by the proper official whom the union has designated in writing to the company to have this authority. Any change in the committeeperson shall be reported promptly to the human resources manager and confirmed in writing by the union.
9.03 No employee shall be eligible to serve as the committeeperson unless he/she shall have at least one year's seniority and unless he/she presently is working for the company; that is, he/she is not laid off, on leave of absence, or on vacation.
9.04 It is understood that the committeeperson has regular company duties to perform and will work the normal shifts of his/her job classification.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx committeeperson shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent permitted during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period hours and without loss of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee leave his/her regular company duties as provided in section 9.06 to investigate and negotiate grievances. Such absence from his/her regular company duties shall not exceed two (2) hours during the committeeperson's work week. The committeeperson upon obtaining the consent of the chief stationary engineer shall punch 'out' on a special clock card provided for that purpose, and upon returning to his/her regular company duties he/she shall punch 'in' on that card.
(b) In addition, the committeeperson shall be permitted to investigate or negotiate a grievance procedureduring any period when he/she is not scheduled to be at work, provided he/she first notifies the chief stationary engineer, or his/her nominee, that he/she wishes to enter the boilerhouse for this purpose.
9.06 The consent of the chief stationary engineer to the committeeperson to leave his/her regular company duties for the purpose of investigating and negotiating grievances shall not unreasonably be withheld. Subject to the above, the chief stationary engineer's consent shall be given:
(a) The Employer acknowledges When the right employee having a grievance requests the presence of the Union committeeperson, through the chief stationary engineer, or
(b) When the committeeperson designates to the chief stationary engineer the employee who has requested the committeeperson's presence for the purpose of the committeeperson investigating and negotiating a grievance.
9.07 The union may appoint and the company shall recognize one health and safety representative who shall, with the consent of the chief stationary engineer, be permitted to leave his/her regular company duties for a reasonable length of time to function as the health and safety representative. The above-mentioned absence from such regular company duties to function as the health and safety representative shall not exceed 2 hours in his/her work week. The consent of the chief stationary engineer to the health and safety representative to function as outlined in the letter between the parties shall not be unreasonably withheld.
9.08 The union may appoint and the company shall recognize a local grievance committee not to exceed three members, two of whom shall be employees of the company, one member to be a representative of the union.
9.09 When the national representative of the union wishes to enter the boilerhouse, he/she shall notify the human resources manager or otherwise select his/her nominee. It is understood and agreed that such representative shall not cause any interference with any work.
9.10 The company agrees to make available a Negotiating Committee filing cabinet with two drawers equipped with a lock for the use of the committeeperson for the keeping of documents and records, which filing cabinet shall be located in the boilerhouse.
9.11 When an employee is called to an interview by a member of the staff of the human resources department for the purpose of investigating alleged misconduct which may result in suspension or discharge of such employee, he/she shall be notified that, if he/she desires, he/she may require the presence of the committeeperson at such interview. The committeeperson when called to such an interview at the request of the employee concerned shall not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthe time spent on these duties charged against the special time card that is used for grievance procedure.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) 1. The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one elect a Union Representative in the following manner: 1 Full-time Unit Chairperson (1over all plants)
1 Vice-Chairperson in Controls Business Unit
1 Skilled trades Xxxxxxx in Controls Business Unit 1 Xxxxxxx for each zone (as per the current structure) Chief Xxxxxxx with changes to be made by mutual agreement. (Refer to Letter #17)
(a) The Company will recognize a bargaining committee of four (4) for contract negotiations and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among all Union Representatives for the employees who have attained at least six (6) months senioritypurpose of contract administration.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx The bargaining committee shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence consist of the Chief Xxxxxxx following members: 1 Chairperson 1 Representative Skilled Trades (elected by Skilled Trades) 1 Representative Bargaining Committee (Elected by the Membership dependent on Letter #17)
3. It is understood and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges agreed that the Stewards Vice-Chairperson and union stewards shall have their regular duties to perform on behalf perform. Any xxxxxxx, with the approval of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmenthis supervisor, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work be permitted during his working hours to leave his regular duties without first obtaining the permission loss of their immediate supervisorspay, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period length of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union time to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeeadjust and present grievances. The Employer Vice-Chairperson shall notify his supervisor or designate when leaving his regular duties to attend to Union business. The Vice-Chairperson will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedurenotify his supervisor or designate when returning to regular duties.
(a) The Employer acknowledges Company shall provide steady day work for the right Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson(s).
(b) The Company will supply an office for the Chairperson and an office(s) in the Company Plant(s) for the Vice-Chairperson(s).
(c) A vacancy created by an employee accepting the position of Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson(s) will be filled only for the temporary period he is in office.
5. The Union agrees to supply the Company with the names of the Union Representatives and Local Union Officers and to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee keep such lists up to date at all times.
6. A National Representative of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthe Union may be present and participate in meetings between the Union Representative and the Company. Additional representation may be present by mutual agreement.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 7.01 The Region agrees to recognize the following Union representation:
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right Union Bargaining Committee of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least not more than six (6) months seniorityemployees, whose function shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the Collective Agreement.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) employees, except that the Chief Xxxxxxx Grievance Committee may be augmented by the Union President.
(c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in Union at meetings with the absence Region without proper authorization of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsUnion. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Region with the names of its officers. Similarly, the Region will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business.
7.02 The Union shall have the right to appoint Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The number of Stewards from a department or division shall be as set out in Schedule '1' attached to and forming part of this Agreement.
7.03 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may, on permission of the Commissioner of Human Resources, have access to the Region’s premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this Agreement. The President of the Local shall, with the permission of his or her Department Head or delegate, have reasonable access to the Region’s premises for the purpose of dealing with matters arising from this Agreement.
7.04 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have Committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentRegion, Stewards and that such persons shall not absent themselves from leave their work duties for Union business without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorsDepartment Head or his delegate, such which permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld. On the completion of the Union business, nor the member or xxxxxxx shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. report back to the Department Head or to any job to which the employee was previously directed, and give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his absence.
7.05 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Region to the extent of their straight-time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from arbitration proceedings or matters before an official third party save and except attendance at meetings before a Conciliation Officer appointed under Section 18 of The Labour Relations Act.
7.06 Union business will be conducted, to the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her extent practical, outside regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall 7.07 Compensation will not be liable allowed for time spent outside of the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by employees' regular working hours, and the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges Region reserves the right of to withhold payment if the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance aforementioned Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize members and deal Stewards do not conform with the said Committee as provided accepted practice in the grievance proceduredealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if an unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 4:01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint appoint, elect or otherwise select from the bargaining unit three (3) Committeepersons, one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx of whom shall be Unit Chairperson. A Committeeperson must be a seniority employee employed within the bargaining unit described in Article 2 of this Agreement and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who must have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and 4:02 The Employer acknowledges that Committeepersons are authorized to represent unionized employees in all matters relating to the Chief Xxxxxxx Collective Agreement. Further that Committeepersons shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence serve as members of the Chief Xxxxxxx Negotiating Committee and Stewardssuch other representatives of the union who are authorized to represent the employees in discussions and dealings with the Employer in connection with any matters which may properly arise out of the administration of this Agreement. The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Committee and any changes therein.
7.02 The Union acknowledges 4:03 It is acknowledged, understood and agreed that the Stewards Committeepersons have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employeras employees and that such persons shall not leave their regular duties without obtaining permission from his/her supervisor. The supervisor will not unreasonably refuse to grant a Committeeperson permission to leave his/her regular duties. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards the understanding such employees shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining suffer loss of pay, while performing any of the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not duties required to be unreasonably withheld, nor performed by a Committeeperson pursuant to the provisions contained in this Agreement.
4:04 Where a supervisor intends to discipline an employee the supervisor shall notify the employee and the employee’s Committeeperson as far in advance as is possible of the purpose of such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than interview. Such meeting shall not proceed until the foregoing persons are available to be present.
4:05 It is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, agreed that meetings between the Employer shall not make any deductions from and the regular pay Union called at the request of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent either party will normally be held during his/her regular working hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Where Employees attending any meeting within normal working hours, including ones dealing with grievances shall suffer no loss of pay.
4:06 In the event of either party wishing to call a meeting for the purpose of discussing matters arising out of the administration of this Agreement, shall notify the other party in writing and supply an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, agenda for the Employer meeting. The meeting will comply with this request be held within a reasonable time period following receipt of timesaid notice.
7.03 4:07 The Union is hereby established as the sole collective bargaining agent for the employees within the bargaining unit, and the Employer undertakes not to enter into any other agreement or contract with the employees within the bargaining unit either individually or collectively.
4:08 The Employer shall not be liable agrees that it will provide reasonable access to its premises to any Union representative for the pay purpose of attending to any Xxxxxxx business connected with the Union.
4:09 On the request of either party, the Union Committeepersons (at least two of three), members of management and others as mutually agreed upon by the designated representatives, shall meet at least quarterly until this agreement is terminated for the purpose of discussing issues relating to the workplace which affect the parties or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented bound by this agreement. The parties agree to prepare an agenda one week prior to the scheduled meeting.
4:10 The employer agrees to schedule the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.Chairperson to a straight dayshift assignment
7.04 4:11 The Employer acknowledges the right of employer agrees to provide to the Union an office inside the “Home” to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) conduct Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeebusiness. The Employer location will recognize have a locking door, desk, chairs, and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureinternet access.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. 6.01 The Employer agrees to recognize the following Union Representatives:
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right A maximum of the Union to appoint or otherwise select three (3) Stewards, one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among of whom shall be the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityUnit Xxxxxxx.
(b) A Negotiating Committee of up to three (3) employees, together with a Union Staff Representative, for the purpose of renegotiating this Collective Agreement. Members of the Negotiating Committee will not suffer any loss of pay while attending meetings with the Employer for the purpose of negotiating the Agreement, up to and including any meeting(s) held with the Conciliation Officer. It is understood and agreed that the pay of the members of the Negotiating Committee will be at straight time and not to exceed the standard work day.
(c) Up to one (1) representative to the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
(d) Up to one (1) representative to the Pension Advisory Committee.
(e) Up to one (1) representative to the Benefits Advisory Committee.
(f) Up to three (3) representatives to the Joint Job Evaluation Committee.
(g) Up to three (3) representatives to the Employer/Employee Relations Committee.
(h) Up to one (1) representative to the Employee Engagement Committee
(i) Up to one (1) representative to the Diversity and Inclusions Committee
(j) Up to one (1) representative to the Accessibility Advisory Committee
6.02 All Stewards/alternate Stewards of the above-mentioned representatives shall be employees who have completed three (3) months of employment.
6.03 The Union will provide the Employer with an up-to-date list of the names and position of each representative acting pursuant to this Article and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsEmployer will not be required to recognize such representatives until it has been so notified.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties 6.04 No representative shall leave her/his work place or enter another department to perform on behalf of investigate or process a grievance, or negotiate with the Employer, without the prior consent of her/his supervisor, or any other supervisor affected, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall It is understood that committee persons will not absent themselves from their work regular duties unreasonably.
6.05 The Employer agrees that a Xxxxxxx, or committee person, will suffer no loss of basic pay as a result of regularly scheduled straight-time lost while attending meetings with the Employer pursuant to this Article and Article 10 (including
6.06 The Union Representatives will not enter the premises of the Employer without first obtaining the permission prior consent of their immediate supervisorsthe Employer.
6.07 Upon written request by the Union, such permission not to and provided that reasonable notice is given, leave of absence without loss of pay or credits may be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, granted by the Employer shall not make any deductions from to employees elected as Executive Board Members and Executive Officers of the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another XxxxxxxUnion, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay purpose of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by conducting the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right internal business affairs of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureUnion.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of agrees that the Union to may elect or appoint or otherwise select Stewards who have at least one (1) year of service seniority and who are Full-time, to represent and assist Employees in the settlement of grievances as per Article 8.00 of this Agreement. The following is the Xxxxxxx complement: Banquets 3 (2 Banquet, 1 Beverage) Event Services 2 (one for night shift) Docks 1 Cleaning Services 2 (one for night shift) Kitchen 1 Maintenance 1 Parking 1 Stewarding 1 Cash Office, Concessions & Staff Cafeteria 1 (inclusive) The Union may select one Xxxxxxx to act as Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least Xxxxxxx.
6.02 The Union may appoint a bargaining committee to be composed of six (6) months senioritypersons appointed under Article 6.01 and three (3) representatives from the Union. The Employer recognizes that for the purpose of preparing for negotiations, each Xxxxxxx as appointed under Article 6.01 will receive a total of 16 hours of his/her regular straight time hourly wage rate for time lost from work on a scheduled day (including gratuities). For the purpose of negotiations, each Xxxxxxx who attends the negotiation session will receive his/her regular straight time hourly wage (including gratuities) for time lost from work on their scheduled day of work.
(b) All 6.03 The Union will inform the Employer in writing of the identity of the Chief Xxxxxxx, Stewards/alternate , and Negotiating Committee Members and any changes in appointments of the names of the Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent Xxxxxxx. The Employer will not recognize any employee in individuals not so identified by the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsUnion.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform 6.04 No Employee, acting on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentUnion as a Xxxxxxx, Stewards shall not absent themselves from Chief Xxxxxxx or as part of the Negotiating Committee, may leave their work normal job duties without first obtaining the express permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission Supervisor. Permission shall not to be unreasonably withhelddenied. The Union agrees that time required to attend to Union business will be kept reasonable. Returning to their normal duties, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than an explanation maybe required as to the cause of what might be reasonably considered an extended duration of absence. It is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, understood that the Employer shall not make compensate any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another XxxxxxxEmployee, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right acting on behalf of the Union as a Xxxxxxx or Chief Xxxxxxx at their hourly rate (including gratuities) for time spent attending to appoint a complaint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist grievance with the Employer.
6.05 For the purposes of three (3) Union membersthis agreement, one of whom shall act as Chairperson the Stewards, together with the Officers of the Grievance Local Union and the Negotiating Committee, shall be deemed to be officials of the Union. The parties hereto agree that these officials occupy positions of leadership and responsibility to see that this agreement is faithfully carried out.
6.06 The Employer will recognize agrees to acquaint new Full-time and deal Part-time Employees with the said Committee as provided fact that a collective agreement is in effect and with the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right conditions of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (employment set out in Article 5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. 7.01 The employer will recognize a Grievance Committee consisting of not more than four (a4) The Employer acknowledges employees, one
(1) of whom shall be the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Chair, plus one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx secretary, and ten (10) Stewards a National Union Representative may be present, for the purpose of investigating and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among processing grievance in accordance with the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee Grievance Procedure set out in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsthis Agreement.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees plus one (1) secretary and a National Union Representative, for the purpose of representing the bargaining unit at any negotiations for the renewal of the this Agreement. The Union will endeavor to retain the same Negotiating Committee during the negotiating process.
7.03 The Union will recognize a Negotiating Committee of not more than six (6) Management Representatives.
7.04 The employer will recognize as members of committees only employees who have attained acquired at least sixsix- (6) months seniority. The Union shall notify the employer of the employees' names and the committees of which they are members. Recognition of committee members by the employer is not required until such notification has been received.
7.05 No committee members shall leave their work to investigate or process any grievances or to negotiate with the employer without the prior consent of the office of the Manager of Plant Services or designate. In addition, a committee member must have the consent of the Manager of Plant Services before entering any department or school to conduct Union business. Such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Where permission has been granted to representatives of the union to leave their employment temporarily, in order to carry on negotiations with the employer, or with respect to a grievance they shall suffer no loss of pay for the time so spent.
7.06 No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without proper authorization of the Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Employer with the names of its officers, authorized committee members and Area Stewards. Similarly, the Employer will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. 6.01 The 1st Vice-President/Executive Chief Xxxxxxx or any duly elected xxxxxxx will investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement. The number of stewards will not exceed fourteen (a14) including the Chief Xxxxxxx. The Union will notify the Employer acknowledges the right in writing of the Union names of such stewards at the time of their appointment and the Employer will not be required to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityrecognize any such stewards until it has been so notified.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and 6.02 With respect to any matter which properly concerns the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence negotiation, modification, renewal or termination of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another XxxxxxxAgreement, the Employer will comply with this request within recognize a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Negotiating Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented elected by the Union when such person is absent from work in and comprised of a maximum of nine (9) employees and the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 President. The Employer acknowledges Union’s negotiating committee will have the right assistance of the CUPE National Representative. The Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson will notify the Employer in writing of the Grievance Committeenames of the members of the Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment and the Employer will not be required to recognize such employees until it has been so notified. The Employer will recognize and deal with notify the said Union in writing of the names of the members of the Employer’s Negotiating Committee as provided in at the grievance proceduretime of their appointment.
(a) The Union agrees that committee persons and stewards will have acquired seniority standing with the Employer acknowledges the right prior to their appointment. The Union further agrees that committee persons and stewards have regular duties which must be effectively and efficiently performed on behalf of the Union Employer and that such employees will not therefore leave their regular duties to appoint investigate or otherwise select a Negotiating process any grievances with the Employer without first obtaining permission to do so from their immediate supervisor. Upon resuming their regular duties the employee is required to report their return to their immediate supervisor.
(b) Committee persons and stewards who wish to enter any school and workplace for the purpose of conducting union business will do so with the prior approval of the site manager. Such approval will depend on the committee persons and stewards stating the purpose of the visit. Such approval will not more than five be unreasonably denied. Upon arrival at the work site or department the committee person or xxxxxxx is required to report their presence to the work site or department office.
(5c) employees who have attained The Employer will pay committee persons and stewards doing bargaining unit work at least sixtheir regular straight time hourly rate without loss of seniority for all regular time lost in investigating or processing grievances or negotiating the renewal of the Agreement, but not including arbitration. The Employer will also pay committee persons and stewards doing bargaining unit work at their regular straight time hourly rate without loss of seniority for attending meetings involving the Human Resources Department, or designate, during regular working hours.
6.04 Every employee will be notified of the name of their immediate supervisor. For purposes of this Collective Agreement, an employee’s immediate supervisor will be the supervisor outside the bargaining unit.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) 11.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one Officers, and no more than two (12) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Site Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unitper Community Centre. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges and agrees that the Officers and Site Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf and will not leave their regular duties to assist employees in respect of the Employer. In accordance with matters arising under this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work Agreement without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission Executive Director and will similarly report upon returning to their regular duties. Permission shall not to be unreasonably withhelddenied. Subject to clauses 32.02 and 32.03, nor time spent during an employee’s regular working hours pursuant to this Agreement shall such be without loss of pay Notwithstanding the appointment of Site Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandingby Community Centre as designated herein, the Employer shall not make any deductions from recognizes that there may be occasions on which a Union representative may assist in the regular pay processing of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by grievance originating in another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timeCommunity Centre.
7.03 11.02 The Employer shall not be liable for Union will supply the pay City and the Community Centres with a list of all of its Stewards and Officers and the Community Centre she/he represents, as soon as they are elected or otherwise appointed, and thereafter will notify in writing of any Xxxxxxx or changes.
11.03 Employees, not exceeding five (5) in number, who are required to attend negotiation meetings to renew the Collective Agreement with representatives of the employer shall be granted time off from work for any other member this purpose after giving reasonable advance notice in writing to the Executive Director. This time off shall be with pay at the employee’s regular rate of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by pay. Those employees who normally work the Union when such person is absent from afternoon shift will be expected to work in the preparation for evening after they have attended negotiations during the day, provided that the negotiations are four (4) hours or attendance at arbitration hearingsless on that day. In the event that two (2) or more representatives are from one Centre and this leave would create operational difficulties, the Union agrees to meet with the Employer to discuss these concerns.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges 11.04 All correspondence directed to the right Union, other than that related to the Grievance and Arbitration process or as otherwise stipulated in this Collective Agreement, shall be copied to the Recording-Secretary of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureUnion.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right A representative of the Union shall be given an opportunity to appoint meet with each new employee working eighteen (18) hours per week or otherwise select greater within their respective regular working hours, without loss of pay, for a Negotiating Committee maximum of thirty (30) minutes during the first month of employment for the purpose of acquainting the new employee with the benefits and duties of Union membership.
(b) Where operations permit, a representative of the Union shall be given an opportunity to meet with new employees not more than five covered by 11.05 above within their respective regular working hours, without loss of pay, for a maximum of thirty (530) employees who have attained at least sixminutes for the purpose of acquainting the new employee with the benefits and duties of union membership.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) A. The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select shall be permitted one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten delegate including officers for the equivalent of every twenty-five (1025) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among full time employees or major fraction thereof. All employees across the employees bargaining unit who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityare .5 or above will be added together by the fractional position they hold to determine the number of full time equivalents for purposes of this provision.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee B. Delegates must be employees in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 C. Each delegate shall be assigned to represent employees working in a specific area and/or unit as may be designated by the Union. The Union acknowledges areas of assignments shall be on a reasonable and logical basis.
D. The names of delegates will be given, and updated as they change, in writing to the Administrator for Human Resources or designee.
E. Each delegate shall be permitted to leave their departments during work hours without loss of pay for reasonable periods of time based upon the understanding that the Stewards have regular duties such time only be devoted to perform on behalf of the Employer. In adjusting grievances and representing employees in accordance with this acknowledgmentthe grievance procedure, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining updating Union bulletin boards, or other legitimate Union business. When a specific delegate needs more than one (1) hour within a week to participate in disciplinary procedures or for handling and processing grievances, he/she may draw upon the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not time allotted for other delegate positions to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their used in a non-overtime capacity during the delegate’s regular work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented Only delegates who have been designated in writing by the Union when as outlined in Section D above will be eligible for such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsconsideration. Delegates who violate this provision may be subject to disciplinary action.
7.04 F. The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union membersChapter Presidents shall each be permitted four (4) hours paid time per week during regular work hours without loss of pay in a non-overtime capacity for the purpose of meeting with the delegates and/or management, one of whom posting bulletin boards and other legitimate activities.
G. A delegate shall act as Chairperson report to the delegate’s supervisor at the start of the Grievance Committeeshift. Thereafter, the delegate may leave their job assignment as patient care and Hospital operations may permit for the purposes noted in Section E above. The Employer Hospital will recognize and deal with make reasonable efforts to facilitate delegates’ requests to leave their job assignments for this purpose. The Union delegate when on union business, will report to their supervisor when they are leaving from or returning to their job. For the said Committee as provided purposes of administering this Article, upon entering any area whether on or off the delegate’s shift, the delegate shall notify the supervisor of the purpose for being in the grievance procedurearea. Any activity in this area shall be conducted in a manner that is consistent with patient care and efficient Hospital operations.
(a) The Employer acknowledges H. When a grievance involves a delegate, another assigned delegate or Representative may represent the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixdelegate.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 6.01 One xxxxxxx and one alternate xxxxxxx shall be elected or appointed in accordance with the following schedule for a total of eleven (a11) stewards and eight (8) alternates. The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the will recognize as stewards employees who have attained completed their probationary period under this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of such stewards at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards the time of their appointment and the Chief Xxxxxxx Employer shall represent not be required to recognize any employee in the bargaining unitxxxxxxx until it has been so notified. Alternate Stewards shall An alternate xxxxxxx may only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsxxxxxxx.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In 6.02 A xxxxxxx may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Agreement.
6.03 The Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select recognize a Grievance Committee which shall consist consisting of not more than three (3) Union members, one employees of whom shall act as Chairperson the Employer for the purpose of Step 3 of the Grievance CommitteeProcedure. The Employer will recognize Such employees shall have completed their probationary period under this Agreement and deal with be either stewards or officers of the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureUnion.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select 6.04 There will be a Negotiating Union-Management Committee consisting of not more than five (5) employees of the Employer, one from each Department, who have attained completed their probationary period under this Agreement and representatives of the Employer. The Committee shall meet from time to time, as mutually agreed, to discuss matters of mutual interest. A Committee meeting shall be held at least sixonce (1) every two months.
6.05 At any further negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement, the bargaining unit will be represented by a Negotiating Committee consisting of not more than three (3) employees of the Employer. The Employer will recognize as members of the Negotiating Committee employees who have completed their probationary period under this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment and the Employer shall not be required to recognize any Committee member until it has been so notified.
6.06 No stewards or committee member shall leave their work to investigate or process any grievance or to meet with the Employer without prior consent of their supervisor or xxxxxxx, no xxxxxxx may enter any department other than their own without first obtaining the consent of the supervisor or xxxxxxx of the department. Consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. It is understood that stewards and committee members will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably. No member of the Negotiating Committee shall leave their work to participate in negotiations with the Employer without the prior consent of the Plant Manager, or his/her designate. Consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Bargaining committee members will be given time off work without pay for negotiations.
6.07 The Union may have the assistance of a representative of the National Union at any meeting with the Employer held pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.
6.08 Employees will be permitted to place calls, using the plant public telephone, to a Union Committee member or Xxxxxxx at his/her home when a serious problem arises during working hours and there is no Union representative present, except where there has occurred serious insubordination or an assault or fighting or where an employee or employees in question appear intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges will recognize twelve stewards plus one chief xxxxxxx. These stewards will make up the right of grievance committee. Not more than three (3) members will be present at any grievance meeting with the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employer. No more than one (1) Chief Union Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards will be absent from among any one unit/department at any one time. The chief xxxxxxx is exempt from the employees who limitation of one xxxxxxx/department when another xxxxxxx is the grievor. Employees will not be eligible to serve as members of the Grievance Committee unless they have attained at least six twelve (612) months month’s seniority.
6.02 The Employer will recognize a Negotiating Committee composed of not more than three (b3) All Stewardsfull time and three (3) part time employees selected and designated by the Union and such other Union representatives (non employees) as the Union may designate. Not more than one (1) employee will be absent from any one department/alternate Stewards and unit at any time, excluding the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in chief xxxxxxx. The Employer reserves the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsright to deny a request for leave due to patient care emergencies.
7.02 6.03 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the EmployerEmployer and that such persons shall not leave their regular duties without having first secured permission from their immediate supervisor, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Stewards shall state their destination to their immediate supervisor, and shall report again to him/her at the time of their return to work. In accordance with this acknowledgmentthe foregoing, the Employer agrees that Stewards servicing grievances of employees during their regular working hours shall not absent themselves from be subject to any deduction in their work without first obtaining regular pay.
6.04 The Union will keep the permission Employer notified in writing of their immediate supervisors, such permission not the names of its currently authorized members of the Grievance Committee and the Negotiating Committee. The Employer agrees to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves supply the Chief Xxxxxxx and the Union with the names of Department Heads and Supervisors in Departments at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance in January of each year.
6.05 The Employer agrees to compensate members of the Negotiating Committee for time lost from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, attending meetings between the Employer shall not make any deductions from and the regular pay Union which are held for the purposes of negotiating a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Parties hereto; provided that such compensation will only be made or paid in respect of such meetings up to and including conciliation and in respect of such meetings relating to negotiation of said Collective Bargaining Agreements subsequent to the within Agreement.
a. An employee is entitled, if he so requests to have a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during hisattend with him/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, at any meeting with supervisors or representatives of management that is likely to result in any disciplinary action on the part of the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period or the creation of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable any disciplinary record for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsemployee.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right will a Grievance Committee composed of not more than six employees selected by the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among be known as provided that no more than three members of the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and Grievance Committee, including the Chief Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, shall represent be present at any employee in meeting with the bargaining unitEmployer. Alternate Stewards shall only In order to provide proper representation for employees, the Union will appoint a temporary xxxxxxx to act in the absence place of any xxxxxxx who is absent from work for a period of more than seven days. The Union will inform the Employer of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 name of the appointee. The Union shall keep the Employer notified in writing of the names of its currently members of the Grievance Committee. The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards Employer and that such persons shall not absent themselves leave their regular duties without having first secured permission from their work without first obtaining the immediate Supervisor, which permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld, nor . Stewards shall such Stewards absent themselves from state their work for more destination to their immediate Supervisor and shall report again to him at the time than of their return to work. This function is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, to be performed by the Employer shall not make any deductions Xxxxxxx without loss of regular pay from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hoursEmployer. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxxis required to attend a meeting in which a suspension or discharge is to be given, the Employer Supervisor will comply with this request inform the employee prior to the meeting of his right to have a Union Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. Where the employee requests such representation and a Union Xxxxxxx is not available, the Supervisor shall reschedule the meeting within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer the next twenty-four hours and it shall not be liable for then become the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right sole responsibility of the employee concerned to arrange for a Union Xxxxxxx to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of be in attendance when the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance proceduremeeting occurs.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards representative for each department, from among each union unit, from amongst employees of the employees Company who have attained at least six (6) months senioritycompleted their probationary period for the purpose of assisting employees in presenting grievances to the Company in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards 6.02 The Union shall keep the Company notified in writing of the names of the representatives and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence effective date of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardstheir appointment.
7.02 6.03 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards representatives have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall Company and such persons will not absent themselves from leave their work regular duties without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such supervisor (which permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from ) and when resuming their work regular duties will report again to their immediate supervisor. The Union recognizes that the nature of the services rendered by the Company may have some bearing on the granting of permission for more time than is reasonably necessarythe purposes of this Article. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer Company agrees that there shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx be no deduction for time so spent servicing grievances during his/her an employee’s regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 6.04 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx Company agrees to recognize additional representatives appointed or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented selected by the Union when so as to provide for representation at each cafeteria with five (5) members or more. It is understood, however, that any such person is absent from work in representatives appointed by the preparation for Union do not come under the provisions of this Article or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right provisions of the Union Agreement so as to appoint entitle such persons to time off with or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist without pay for the purpose of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal servicing grievances or attending meetings with the said Committee as provided in Company but merely allows for official recognition of such persons designated by the grievance procedureUnion.
(a) It is agreed that alternate Representatives will have the same privileges as the main Representatives if the main Representatives are not available.
6.05 The Employer acknowledges Negotiations Committee shall consist of one person from the right of vending operation(s) and one person from the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixfood operation(s).
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 1. The Employer acknowledges Union shall elect or appoint, and the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Company shall recognize, from those employees who have completed at least one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten year service with the Company a plant committee of four (104) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union memberspeople, one of whom will be the chairperson and one of whom will be vice-chairperson. The committee people shall act be employed on the day shift.
2. The Company shall also recognize a xxxxxxx who will be elected or appointed by the Union and work on the afternoon or midnight shift during such periods as Chairperson the Company schedules these shifts and is equal to or greater than five (5) employees. Stewards will have preferred seniority on their shift for lay off and recall purposes only.
3. The Union will inform the Company in writing of the names of the stewards and members of the Grievance Committee and of any subsequent changes in the names of any xxxxxxx or members of the Grievance Committee. The Employer Company shall not be asked to recognize any xxxxxxx or member of the Grievance Committee until such notification from the Union has been received.
4. The Union acknowledges that committee persons and stewards have their regular duties as employees to perform and that such persons will recognize not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the application of representation language “such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld” it is understood that a supervisor will not detain a Union representative from performing legitimate representation and deal with by the said Committee as provided same token the Union representative will understand the occasional need to complete a job in the interest of continuing production before leaving for legitimate union business. In any event, no such Union representative shall be detained any longer than thirty (30) minutes to perform their union representation duties.
5. The Company shall schedule a meeting, date and time within the time limits prescribed for any grievance submitted to Step 2 and/or Step 3 of the grievance procedure. The grievance committee only shall be compensated at their job rate for any regular scheduled work hours lost during such meeting with Company representatives. Overtime shall be paid when the meeting has been requested by the Company or the meeting goes beyond the Union representatives scheduled shift.
6. The plant committee referred to in Section 1, shall head the seniority list during their term of office for layoff and recall purposes only. A committee person will be required where more than nine (a9) employees on the day shift at any one plant are required to work on Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays.
7. The Employer acknowledges plant chairperson will be paid thirty cents ($.30) per hour above the right plant average or his/her own rate, the greater of the two. The plant vice- chairperson will be paid twenty cents ($.20) per hour above the plant average or his/her own rate, the greater of the two.
8. The Vice Chairperson is to be paid twenty cents ($.20) per hour greater than the class in which they are classified. As long as business is being conducted in both plants there will be a minimum of one member of the committee in each plant. When no member of the committee holds a position in one of the two plants the Union will notify the Company as to appoint which member of the committee will be assigned to the other plant.
9. All members of the plant committee will be present at all grievance or scheduled meetings between the Company and the Union unless otherwise select mutually agreed.
10. The Company will provide a Negotiating Committee copy of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixWSIB form 7 with employee consent. Employee may request union representation for meetings re: WSIB claims, Sick and Accident Benefit claims, Quality Performance interviews, Performance reviews, etc. In the event that the Company is conducting business in only one facility, the Vice-Chairperson will receive the above increase only while the Chairperson is absent from work.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 7.01 The Region agrees to recognize the following Union representation:
(a) The Employer acknowledges A Union Bargaining Committee of not more than seven (7) employees, whose function shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityCollective Agreement.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) employees, except that the Chief Xxxxxxx Grievance Committee may be augmented by the Union President.
(c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in Union at meetings with the absence Region without proper authorization of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsUnion. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Region with the names of its officers. Similarly, the Region will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business.
7.02 The Union shall have the right to appoint Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The number of Stewards shall be as set out in Schedule "1" per agreement of the parties, attached to and forming part of this Agreement.
7.03 It is agreed that members of the Union Committees per paragraph 7.01 and the Stewards per paragraph 7.02 shall be regular full-time employees.
7.04 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may, on permission of the Commissioner of Human Resources, have access to the Region's premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this Agreement.
7.05 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have Committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards Region and that such persons shall not absent themselves from leave their work duties for Union business without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorsDepartment Head or his delegate, such which permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld. On the completion of the Union business, nor if time permits, the member or xxxxxxx shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. report back to the Department Head or his delegate or to any job to which the employee was previously directed, and give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his absence.
7.06 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Region to the extent of their straight-time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from arbitration proceedings or matters before an official third party.
7.07 Union business will be conducted, to the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her extent practical, outside regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, and the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges Region reserves the right of to withhold payment if the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance aforementioned Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize members and deal Stewards do not conform with the said Committee as provided accepted practice in the grievance proceduredealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if an unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges will recognize twelve stewards plus one chief xxxxxxx. These stewards will make up the right of grievance committee. Not more than three (3) members will be present at any grievance meeting with the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employer. No more than one (1) Chief Union Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards will be absent from among any one unit/department at any one time. The chief xxxxxxx is exempt from the employees who limitation of one xxxxxxx/department when another xxxxxxx is the grievor. Employees will not be eligible to serve as members of the Grievance Committee unless they have attained at least six twelve (612) months month’s seniority.
6.02 The Employer will recognize a Negotiating Committee composed of not more than three (b3) All Stewardsfull time and three (3) part time employees selected and designated by the Union and such other Union representatives (non-employees) as the Union may designate. Not more than one (1) employee will be absent from any one department/alternate Stewards and unit at any time, excluding the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in chief xxxxxxx. The Employer reserves the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsright to deny a request for leave due to patient care emergencies.
7.02 6.03 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the EmployerEmployer and that such persons shall not leave their regular duties without having first secured permission from their immediate supervisor, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Stewards shall state their destination to their immediate supervisor and shall report again to him/her at the time of their return to work. In accordance with this acknowledgmentthe foregoing, the Employer agrees that Stewards servicing grievances of employees during their regular working hours shall not absent themselves from be subject to any deduction in their work without first obtaining regular pay.
6.04 The Union will keep the permission Employer notified in writing of their immediate supervisors, such permission not the names of its currently authorized members of the Grievance Committee and the Negotiating Committee. The Employer agrees to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves supply the Chief Xxxxxxx and the Union with the names of Department Heads and Supervisors in Departments at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance in January of each year.
6.05 The Employer agrees to compensate members of the Negotiating Committee for time lost from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, attending meetings between the Employer shall not make any deductions from and the regular pay Union which are held for the purposes of negotiating a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Parties hereto; provided that such compensation will only be made or paid in respect of such meetings up to and including conciliation and in respect of such meetings relating to negotiation of said Collective Bargaining Agreements subsequent to the within Agreement.
a. An employee is entitled, if he so requests to have a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during hisattend with him/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, at any meeting with supervisors or representatives of management that is likely to result in any disciplinary action on the part of the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period or the creation of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable any disciplinary record for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsemployee.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) A. The number and composition of Xxxxxxx representation districts shall be mutually agreed by the Employer and the Union. The Employer acknowledges and the right Union may redistrict the bargaining unit from time to time by mutual agreement.
B. In each representation district, employees in the district shall be represented by one Xxxxxxx who shall be a regular employee working in the district.
C. The Stewards, during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, in their own district and in accordance with the terms of this Section, if an aggrieved employee requests the assistance of a Xxxxxxx for an orderly grievance hearing for a written Second Step grievance, upon request will be permitted reasonable time to leave their work station and to discuss the grievance with the aggrieved employee at the aggrieved employee's place of work. The Supervisor shall grant permission as the Xxxxxxx'x job duties permit, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The privilege of Stewards leaving their work during working hours without loss of time or pay is subject to the understanding that the time will be devoted to the proper handling of grievances only and will not be abused. Xxxxxxxx will perform their assigned work at all times, except when given permission to leave their work to handle grievances as provided herein. All other union business will be handled outside of scheduled working hours. In the absence of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Xxxxxxx, the Chief Xxxxxxx may function as the Xxxxxxx. In the absence of both the Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among Chief Xxxxxxx, the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityUnion President may function as the Xxxxxxx. Any alleged abuse by either party will be a proper subject for a special conference.
(b) All D. There shall be two Chief Stewards/alternate Stewards , one with representation authority within Facilities Management, Academic and Research Departments, and the other with representation authority in all other districts. The Chief Xxxxxxxx, during their working hours without loss of time or pay and in accordance with the terms of this Section, if an aggrieved employee requests the assistance of the Chief Xxxxxxx for an orderly grievance hearing for a written Third Step grievance, will be permitted reasonable time to leave their work station and to discuss the grievance at the aggrieved employee's place of work and to assist in the presentation of the Third Step grievance. The Chief Xxxxxxx shall also function in the absence of a Xxxxxxx. Furthermore, should situations arise which may not necessarily be subject to the grievance procedure and which cannot be handled outside of scheduled working hours, the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in be released to discuss such situations with employees, District Stewards, and management representatives. Upon being notified of a grievance hearing or investigation, the bargaining unitSupervisor shall grant permission and provide necessary time to the Chief Xxxxxxx to leave their work for these purposes as the Chief Xxxxxxx'x job duties permit, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence The privilege of the Chief Xxxxxxx leaving their work during working hours without loss of pay is subject to the understanding that the time will be limited to the purposes herein, and Stewardswill not be abused. The Chief Xxxxxxx will perform their work at all times unless released for the purposes provided herein. Any alleged abuse by either party will be a proper subject for a special conference.
7.02 X. X Xxxxxxx or Chief Xxxxxxx, upon entering the area of a Supervisor other than their own, will notify that Supervisor of their presence and the purpose for being in that area, and they will notify their own Supervisor upon returning to their job as soon as practicable.
F. The Union acknowledges will furnish the Human Resources Department with the names of its Officers, Chief Xxxxxxxx, Stewards and Members of its grievance committees, and such changes as may occur from time to time in such personnel, so that the Stewards have regular duties Employer may at all times be advised as to perform on behalf the authority of the Employerindividual representatives of the Union with whom it may be dealing. In accordance with this acknowledgmentThe Employer will, in return, through the Human Resources Department, keep the Union advised as to its immediate Supervisors and Department Heads or their respective designated representatives for the purpose of processing grievances.
G. Employees and Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, required by the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay to remain after their working hours to meet with representatives of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer to adjudicate grievances or disputes will comply with this request within a reasonable period of be paid for such time.
7.03 H. There may be a Xxxxxxx and alternate for each of the following districts:
1. SDC/Xxxxxxx Heights, KRC, ATDC, Mineral Museum, Lakeshore, Ski Hill & Golf Course
2. XxXxxx Xxxx, Hillside
3. DHH
4. Wads Hall Kitchen
5. Wads Hall Maintenance/Custodial
6. Administration Building, ROTC, Academic Office Building, Library, Chemical Sciences and Engineering, ME-EM, EERC
7. Xxx, Xxxxxx, M & M, Xxxxx, Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx, Rehki
8. Memorial Union Building
9. Facilities Management Building, Central Heating Plant, GLRC
I. The Employer Union shall be given the opportunity within the first thirty (30) days after the probation period of a new hire covered by this agreement, to meet with the new employee. The President, or their designee shall conduct this meeting. The meeting shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not take more than five thirty (530) employees who have attained at least sixminutes in length. Release time totaling thirty (30) minutes for each employee will be granted, and is to include travel time to and from the meeting, if the meeting is conducted during scheduled work hours.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) 9.01 The Employer acknowledges the right Company recognizes as official representation of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandingUnion, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Union Negotiating Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist composed of three (3) Union members. The Committee will meet with the Company, one of whom shall act as Chairperson during the life of the Grievance Committeeagreement, whenever it is deemed necessary by either of the parties, to discuss matters of mutual concern. It is further agreed that the Union have the right to invite one other employee of the Company to attend any meeting to provide information to the Committee on particular subjects. The Employer will recognize Committee can be accompanied by an outside representative of the Union. It is understood that the members of the Committee shall suffer no loss of regular earnings during meetings at the Plant and deal with in direct negotiation of the said Collective Labour Agreement. The Company agrees that the Union have the right to increase this Committee as provided by one (1), in the grievance procedureevent that the active work force increases to two hundred and fifty (250) employees in the bargaining unit.
(a) The Employer acknowledges Company recognizes a Grievance Committee composed of three (3) members who will have one (1) substitute and whose function shall consist in bringing grievances to the attention of Management and discussing these grievances with the view of amicable settlement. It is understood that the Chief Xxxxxxx will be one of the three members indicated above.
(b) The Company recognizes a C.W.S. Committee composed of two (2) members, whose function will be limited to matters pertaining to C.W.S. The Company agrees that the Union have the right of to increase this committee by one (1) in the event that the active workforce increases to two hundred (200) employees in the bargaining unit.
9.03 The Stewards and Grievance Committeemen chosen by the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) shall be employees who have attained completed their probationary period with the Company.
9.04 In order to reduce to a minimum any interference with operations, it is agreed it is necessary that a grievance xxxxxxx or grievance committeeman or employee receives prior permission from his Xxxxxxx to leave his place of work during regular working hours for a reasonable period of time without loss of pay in order to make an inquiry on a grievance and attempt to settle it. Such permission will be granted providing the condition to be investigated is a legitimate one under the terms of this agreement.
9.05 Shop Stewards and members of the Grievance Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings during grievance settlements with the Xxxxxxx or with Management at least sixthe Plant.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one a negotiating committee of not more than four (14) Chief Xxxxxxx employees of the Employer and ten a grievance committee of not more than two (102) employees of the Employer. The Employer will pay lost time for three (3) members of the negotiating committee in accordance with Article 6.05.
6.02 The names of the members of the Negotiating Committee, Grievance Committee, and Branch Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among any changes of these personnel shall be given to the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityEmployer in writing before the Employer shall be required to recognize same.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and 6.03 The Union shall have the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in right to have the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence assistance of representatives of the Chief Xxxxxxx Canadian Office and StewardsProfessional Employees Union.
7.02 6.04 The Union agrees that neither it nor its members will engage in Union activities during working hours or hold meetings at any time on the Employer's premises without permission of the Employer.
6.05 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards therefore, such persons shall not engage in or absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorsthe Chief Executive Officer or his designated representative in order to deal with negotiations, such permission not grievances, or other Union business required to be unreasonably withheldconducted between the Union and the Employer, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In and that in accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx regularly scheduled work hours for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxxspent, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer and that permission for such absences shall not be liable unreasonably withheld provided such leaves do not interfere with the operation of the Credit Union.
6.06 An employee who has been appointed to perform union business shall make a written request as far in advance as possible to Human Resources with a copy to the immediate supervisor. Such written request shall not be refused unless such leave would unduly interfere with the employer’s operations. Such time off shall be without loss of salary, seniority or fringe benefits provided the union shall reimburse the employer for the pay full cost of any Xxxxxxx such leave.
6.07 Representatives of union and management in conjunction with Human Resources may meet to discuss matters of mutual concern. This shall not circumvent or for duplicate either the grievance procedure or the negotiation procedure provided in this agreement.
6.08 The President of Local 26 shall be allowed time off of two (2) working days per month without loss of wages, seniority, benefits and/or any other member benefits in order to perform union business, furthermore the Chief Xxxxxxx shall also receive two (2) working days per month without loss of wages, seniority, benefits and/or any Committee provided other benefits in order to perform union business, the union shall reimburse the Employer for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedurefull cost.
(a1) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixday per month each.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. 7.01 The Region agrees to recognize the following Union representation:
(a) The Employer acknowledges A Union Bargaining Committee of not more than seven (7) employees, whose function shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityCollective Agreement.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) employees, except that the Chief Xxxxxxx Grievance Committee may be augmented by the Union President.
(c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in Union at meetings with the absence Region without proper authorization of the Chief Xxxxxxx Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Region with the names of its officers and Stewardsstewards when a change occurs as soon as practicable. Similarly, the Region will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business.
7.02 The Union shall have the right to appoint Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The number of Stewards shall be as set out in Schedule "1" per agreement of the parties, attached to and forming part of this Agreement.
7.03 It is agreed that members of the Union Committees per paragraph 7.01 and the Stewards per paragraph 7.02 shall be regular full-time employees.
7.04 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may, on permission of the Commissioner of Human Resources, have access to the Region's premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this Agreement.
7.05 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have Committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards Region and that such persons shall not absent themselves from leave their work duties for Union business without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorsDepartment Head or his delegate, such which permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld. On the completion of the Union business, nor if time permits, the member or xxxxxxx shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. report back to the Department Head or his delegate or to any job to which the employee was previously directed, and give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his absence.
7.06 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Region to the extent of their straight-time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from arbitration proceedings or matters before an official third party.
7.07 Union business will be conducted, to the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her extent practical, outside regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, and the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges Region reserves the right of to withhold payment if the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance aforementioned Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize members and deal Stewards do not conform with the said Committee as provided accepted practice in the grievance proceduredealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if an unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 8.1 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one an Executive Committee, a Grievance Committee, a Plant Negotiating Committee as outlined in this Article, and Health and Safety Representatives and their alternates and the Union shall notify the Company in writing of all members of said Committees. The Company shall not be required to recognize any Committee member where the Union has failed to provide such notification.
(1a) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least The Union will appoint an Executive Committee composed of six (6) months seniorityemployees who shall be the President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Secretary Treasurer, Chief Xxxxxxx and JHSC Co-Chair.
(b) All Stewards/alternate The Union will appoint nine (9) Shop Stewards for purposes of administering and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unitresolving grievances. Alternate Shop Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of distributed three (3) Union per shift on days, afternoons and midnights. However, when meeting with the Grievance Committee the Company will not be required to meet with more than three (3) Committee persons at any one time, unless agreed to by mutual consent.
(c) The Company will recognize a Health and Safety rep or his/her alternate, on each shift.
(d) For the purpose of negotiating the Collective agreement, the company will recognize a Committee to be composed of five (5) members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of be the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureUnion President.
(ae) Any member involved in negotiating all or part of the Collective Agreement will be prohibited from transferring (as per Article 15.1) to the management team for the life of the Collective Agreement.
8.2 The Employer acknowledges Union recognizes and agrees that Union Reps have regular duties to perform in connection with their employment, and only such time as is reasonably necessary will be consumed by such persons during working hours in order to attend to the right business of administering this agreement. It is understood and agreed that Union Reps will be paid for time spent administering the Collective Agreement, provided that time so spent pertains to the normal hours of work of the Union Rep’s own shift. The Company will make an effort to appoint schedule the meeting on the grievor’s current shift.
8.3 Before leaving his/her regular duties, a Union Rep must obtain permission from his/her Supervisor to do so. Permission will not be unreasonably withheld. The Union Rep will confer with the Supervisor of another department, when the purpose of his/her visit may have a negative effect on production. When resuming his/her regular duties, he shall report to his/her Supervisor.
8.4 The Company agrees to provide an office for the Union’s exclusive use. All furnishings and other office equipment will be supplied by the Union. Telephone, telephone installation and telephone charges will be the responsibility of the Union.
8.5 The Union President, Chief Xxxxxxx and Health and Safety Co-Chairperson shall be assigned a permanent day shift during their term of office.
8.6 The Union President, Chief Xxxxxxx and JHSC Co-Chair shall be allowed time off on a daily basis, exclusive of weekend overtime, for the performance of his/her duties. The Company and the Union will come to an agreement when the said time will be allocated. Time off will be as follows
a) When there is three hundred and fifty (350) active employees, or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee greater, the President shall be allotted eight (8) hours per day to perform Union duties and shall report to the Human Resources Manager. The President shall be allowed to adjust his/her start time with the approval of the Human Resources Manager as per Article 20.1 ( c ). The position (other than Attendant) vacated by the President shall be posted on an interim basis. The President, upon leaving office, shall return to his/her regular position, if seniority allows. The Chief Xxxxxxx shall be allotted four (4) hours per day to perform Union duties.
b) When the active bargaining unit employee population is three hundred and forty-nine (349) or less the President shall be allotted four (4) hours per day to perform Union duties and shall report to his/her immediate Supervisor and shall not more than five have the ability to adjust shift. The Chief xxxxxxx shall be allotted two (52) employees who have attained hours per day to perform Union duties.
c) The JHSC Co Chair shall be allotted two (2) hours per day to perform union duties.
8.7 The Chief Xxxxxxx shall be paid at least sixthe applicable rate to attend any Human Resource scheduled grievance meeting(s).
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) For the purpose of representation with the Employer, the Union shall function and be recognized as follows:
a. Xxxxxxxx appointed by the Union are representative of the employees in the processing of grievances. Representatives represent the employees in all matters pertaining to this Agreement. They are authorized to negotiate amendments to or renewal of this Agreement and to enforce all rights of the employees under this Agreement and under the law. Representative shall notify in advance the Administrator of the Home or his designate before conducting any business in the Nursing Home and shall not unreasonably interfere with the in the Nursing Home. A Xxxxxxx shall be granted time off, without loss of wages, to assist an employee in the presentation of a grievance where such grievance must reasonably be dealt with during working hours. The Xxxxxxx must first obtain permission her supervisor. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld, Upon completion of her business, the Xxxxxxx will report to her supervisor and then return to her regular duties. As part of an employee's orientation, a Xxxxxxx will be given fifteen minutes, either individually or in a group, in a room provided by the Employer acknowledges to welcome the employee to discuss Union membership, procedures, and explain an employee's rights flowing from the Collective Agreement. This should take place during the orientation period and before the new employee works their regular schedule. The Union has the right to appoint the members of a bargaining committee consisting of an average of two (2) persons per Home. These employees shall be paid by the Employer at regular hourly rates for all time spent on negotiating a Collective Agreement with the Employer whenever this takes place during their regular working hours.
a. Once every second month, employees may be given the opportunity to meet and discuss Union matters in a room provided by the Employer on the Em premises. These meetings may be attended by Representatives of the Union. The Union to appoint shall arrange for a mutually satisfactory date with the Administrator or otherwise select his designate one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among week before the employees who have attained meeting. COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT April March P-age Such meetings shall take place at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence end of the Chief Xxxxxxx day shift and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not endeavour to make arrangements to employees who must otherwise be on duty to attend these meetings for up to one-half hour without loss of pay. No payment of overtime shall be paid to any deductions from employee for attending such meetings. It is agreed that a minimum staff, as mutually determined, must be maintained at all times in the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hoursNursing Home. Where an employee requests representation Stewards who are requested by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer to attend a grievance or labour management meeting on their day off will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable paid for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work actual hours spent in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right meeting with a minimum of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three one (31) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeehour pay. The Employer Union will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureendeavour to assure that it has elected or appointed stewards to be available during day shifts.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. 7.01 The Region agrees to recognize the following Union representation:
(a) The Employer acknowledges A Union Bargaining Committee of not more than seven (7) employees, whose function shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityCollective Agreement.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) employees, except that the Chief Xxxxxxx Grievance Committee may be augmented by the Union President.
(c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in Union at meetings with the absence Region without proper authorization of the Chief Xxxxxxx Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Region with the names of its officers and Stewardsstewards when a change occurs as soon as practicable. Similarly, the Region will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business.
7.02 The Union shall have the right to appoint Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The number of Stewards shall be as set out in Schedule "1" per agreement of the parties, attached to and forming part of this Agreement.
7.03 It is agreed that members of the Union Committees per paragraph 7.01 and the Stewards per paragraph 7.02 shall be regular full-time employees.
7.04 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may, on permission of the Commissioner of Human Resources, have access to the Region's premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this Agreement.
7.05 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have Committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards Region and that such persons shall not absent themselves from leave their work duties for Union business without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorsDepartment Head or his delegate, such which permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld. On the completion of the Union business, nor if time permits, the member or xxxxxxx shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. report back to the Department Head or his delegate or to any job to which the employee was previously directed, and give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his absence.
7.06 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Region to the extent of their straight-time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from arbitration proceedings or matters before an official third party.
7.07 Union business will be conducted, to the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her extent practical, outside regular working hours. Where , and the Region reserves the right to withhold payment if the aforementioned Committee members and Stewards do not conform with the accepted practice in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxxunreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters.
7.08 During the site orientation for newly hired employees, the Employer will comply give a member of the Union Executive or Xxxxxxx, as per Schedule 1, 15 minutes to meet with this request within all of the new members participating in the orientation. If there is no Union representative on site or not available during the orientation, the Employer will provide the member/s with a reasonable period of timeUnion information package prepared by the Union.
7.03 7.09 The Employer shall will provide the Union President a mailing list of home addresses and telephone numbers of all current members. This list will be provided once a year after April 1st provided it remains legally permissible to do so. The list will be generated from the information the Employer has on file at the time and the Employer will not be held liable for the pay accuracy of any Xxxxxxx or the list, nor for the use of the information by the Union. The Union will maintain the privacy of these lists and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Employer for any other member such breach of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsprivacy.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one elect up to nine (19) Chief Xxxxxxx stewards (which includes the chief xxxxxxx and ten (10assistant chief xxxxxxx) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among each of whom shall have been on the employees who have attained at least Employer's as a regular time employee continuously for a period of six (6) months seniority.
immediately prior to selection. There be a maximum (b4) All Stewards/alternate Stewards stewards on day shift, three (3) stewards on and two (2) stewards on night shift. It shall be the Chief Xxxxxxx xxxxxxx'x duty to assist eligible employees if requested, in presenting grievances under Article Grievance Procedure. In the event an employee is to be suspended, discharged or is to receive a verbal or written reprimand which will be recorded in his personnel file, at the employee's request he may have a xxxxxxx present to witness the discipline. Such witness requested by the employee must be selected from stewards at work at the time discipline is imposed. In the event no xxxxxxx is at work at the relevant time, then the employee may select another employee who is at work at the time, as his witness. The witness will sign documentation for the Employer attesting to his presence at the meeting. The employee and witness, if any, will be given a copy of the discipline report which is to be recorded in his file. When an employee has been discharged without notice, he shall represent any employee in be given the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act opportunity to interview a xxxxxxx, or in the absence of a xxxxxxx another employee of his choice who is at work at the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 time, before leaving the plant premises. Such interview will be at a place designated by management for a reasonable period of time. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the name of the stewards. Employer shall not be required to recognize any xxxxxxx until such notification from the Union The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have a xxxxxxx has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore whenever possible the xxxxxxx shall conduct his activities outside regular working hours. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards a situation which requires a xxxxxxx'x attention during working hours he shall not absent themselves from their work leave his regular duties without first obtaining the permission of their the immediate supervisors, supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not to therefore be unreasonably withheld, nor . The xxxxxxx shall return to his regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more if the time than requested is reasonably necessaryunreasonable. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable recognize up to four (4) Union members to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. Employees on the negotiating committee shall suffer no loss in pay for the pay time spent during their regular scheduled hours of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 negotiation meetings with management. Such payment shall be for a maximum of five (5) days or up to the conciliation stage, whichever is sooner. A Union xxxxxxx may discuss with the foreperson or supervisor direct matters which may the welfare of the department as a whole even though at the time this matter may not constitute a grievance. The Employer acknowledges the right of that the Union to appoint may or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist grievance committee consisting of up to three (3) Union members, one regular time employees each of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixtwelve
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 7.01 The Employer shall make available to the Union, on request, information required by the Union, such as job descriptions, positions in the Bargaining Unit, job classifications, job evaluations, information relating to welfare plans, job postings, etc.
7.02 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint appoint, elect or otherwise select one a committee of not more than three (13) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten persons (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among in addition to the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during Representative and/or his/her regular working hoursdelegate), which Committee shall be called the Union Administrative Committee, one of whose members shall be the Chief Xxxxxxx. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, All members are authorized to represent the employees in discussions and dealings with the Employer will comply in connection with any matters that may properly arise out of the administration of this request within a reasonable period Agreement. Any two members of timethe Union Administrative Committee shall represent the Union on the Labour Management Relations Committee, Negotiation and Grievance Committee. The Union agrees to notify the Employer, in writing, of the names of the members of the committee and changes therein.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a enlarge the Union Administrative, Grievance and/or Negotiating Committee which shall consist at any time by the addition of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson Representatives of the Grievance CommitteeService Employees International Union who are not members of the Bargaining Unit dealing with the Employer.
7.04 When a Manager/Supervisor intends to interview an employee, the Manager/Supervisor shall notify the employee as far in advance as is possible of the purpose of such interview. A Xxxxxxx shall have the right to consult a staff representative of the Union and/or to have a Union representative present at any discussion with members of Management so long as the number of Union representatives does not exceed the number provided for in the Agreement.
7.05 The Employer agrees that all correspondence between the Employer and the Union relating to matters covered in this Collective Agreement shall be sent to the Union Representative of the Local Union or his/her designate. The Employer will recognize further agrees that a copy of any correspondence between the Employer or its representative and deal any employee in the Bargaining Unit, pertaining to the interpretation or application of any clause contained in this Agreement shall be forwarded to the Union Representative of the Local Union or his/her designate.
7.06 The Employer agrees that access to its premises shall be allowed with appropriate notice to any Union Representative for the purpose of conducting business connected with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureUnion.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right 7.07 Members of the Union Administrative Committee shall be granted time off work to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) represent employees who have attained at least sixin accordance with Article 7.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 3:01 For the purpose set out in this Agreement and to ensure the carrying out of the obligation and responsibilities thereof, a Shop Committee shall be formed from among the staff of each Terminal Elevator and each Shop Committee shall have a designated Chairperson.
3:02 Although only three members of the Shop Committee, one of whom shall be the Chairperson, will meet with representatives of the Company as soon as possible when requested, the number of employees serving on the Shop Committee will not be limited to three.
3:03 All matters pertaining to the application of this Agreement or any matters wherein the parties to the Agreement feel aggrieved, shall be taken up by the Shop Committee with the Company's designated representative or conversely by the Company's designated representatives with the Shop Committee.
3:04 The Employer acknowledges the right Secretary of the Union will supply the Superintendent or Operations Supervisor, in each elevator, with the names of the Shop Committee, Union Safety Committee and Union's appointees to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx the Joint Safety and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among Health Committee, including the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityrespective Chairpersons.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards 3:05 The Company will not unreasonably deny any authorized Union representative access to its elevator premises upon the presentation to the Superintendent of an entrance pass. Notice should also be given to the Superintendent when leaving the premises. Access will only be accorded to enable such Union officials to visit and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee engage in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence discussion with appropriate officials or employees of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Company in respect of matters arising out of the Employeradministration of the Agreement. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer Such visits shall not be liable used for the pay purpose of any Xxxxxxx or conducting Union meetings. The pass mentioned herein will, by its condition, relieve the Company from responsibility for any other member injury sustained by such officers of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union. The authorized Union when such person is absent from work representative shall in addition to the preparation for or attendance foregoing, sign his name in an appropriate record book, an acknowledgement that the individual has entered the Company's facility and shall at arbitration hearingsthe time of leaving the Company's facility sign his name so indicating.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges 3:06 That the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Shop Committee which shall consist of (not exceeding three (3) Union membersmembers at work) shall be allowed to meet once a month for a period not exceeding one
(1) hour with no loss of benefits.
3:07 An Employee wishing access to his personnel file regarding disciplinary matters, one of whom shall act make such requests to his Operations Supervisor, and as Chairperson soon as practical thereafter arrangements will be made for a time convenient to the Company and the Employee to review the file. The Employee may request that he be accompanied by a member of the Grievance Shop Committee. The Employer Any notation in such Employee's file relating to disciplinary matters shall be voided after twenty-four (24) months. In case of lay-offs of more than a three (3) month duration, the twenty-four month period will recognize and deal be extended by the duration of the lay-off.
3:08 An Employee with a Union problem involving the Company shall, with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges permission of his Immediate Supervisor have the right to see and to speak to the Shop Chairperson or a Shop Committee member, who is on the job, without loss of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixwages.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 8.01 The Employer acknowledges the right Business Representative of the Union shall have access to appoint the plant during working hours, but in no case, shall his visits interfere with the progress of the work. When visiting the Plant, he will first advise the Superintendent or otherwise select other super- visory personnel of the Company.
8.02 There will be one Labour / Management Committee consisting of three (3) members, of the three (3) One of the three (3) shall be designated as Chief Xxxxxxx, and One (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who shall be a two tier employ- ee. Each member of this committee shall have attained at least six (6) months seniority.at
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence 8.03 The names of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsmembers of the Committee from time to time selected, shall be given to the Company in writing and the Company shall not be required to recognize any such stew- ard or committee man until it has been notified in writing by the Union of the name of same.
7.02 8.04 The Company understands to advise employees coming within the jurisdiction of this Agreement of changes in Supervisory staff as they occur, by posting for a period of two (2) weeks, the names on the Company bulletin boards.
8.05 The Union acknowledges undertakes to secure from its officers, stewards and members their co-operation with the Company and with all persons representing the Company in a supervisory capacity.
8.06 The Company undertakes to secure from its super- visory personnel their co-operation with all busi- ness representatives and all persons representing the union in an official capacity as stewards, members of the Labour Management Committee, Health and Safety Committee or members of the Negotiating Committee.
8.07 No discrimination shall be shown against any xxxxxxx, Negotiating Committee/Health and Safe- ty Representative for carrying on his duties, but in no case shall his duties interfere with the progress of the work. The Union agrees that the Stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall Company and they will not absent themselves leave their regu- lar duties without first receiving permission from their work without first obtaining the Supervisor/Manager. Such permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission will not to be unreasonably withheld.
8.08 a) It is agreed that for the purpose of Collective Bargaining, nor a Negotiating Committee compris- ing of two (2) permanent employees, one (1) of which shall such Stewards absent themselves be a Chief Xxxxxxx and the other shall be elected from their amongst the Bargaining Unit members along with the Union officials shall meet with the Company representatives in good faith to bargain the renewal of the Col- lective Agreement as prescribed. The activities of the negotiating Committee will not interfere unduly with the progress of the work for more time than is reasonably necessaryof the Company. The said Committee will co-operate with the Company in the administration of this Agreement. In accordance with the event that the Company implements an afternoon or night shift then this understanding, the Employer Committee shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union increase to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom which shall act as Chairperson of be from the Grievance afternoon or night shift. One employee from Tier 2 to be added to the Negotiating Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Representation. 5.01 The Union may elect or appoint and the Company shall recognize two (a2) The Employer acknowledges stewards, one of whom shall be the right Chief Xxxxxxx. Each Xxxxxxx at the time of the Union to appoint his/her appointment or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who election, shall have attained at least six (6) months seniority, shall be on the active roll of the Company and shall at all times while on Company property be subject to the rules and regulations to be observed by Employees.
5.02 One (b1) All Stewardsadditional Xxxxxxx will be recognized for the partial second shift
5.03 A Xxxxxxx with the approval of his/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmenther Supervisor, Stewards which approval shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent be permitted during his/her working hours to leave his/her regular working hoursduties for a reasonable length of time to investigate and settle grievances. Where an employee requests representation by another XxxxxxxSuch absence shall
5.04 In seeking the approval of his/her Supervisor to leave his/her regular duties, the Employer will comply Xxxxxxx shall specify where he/she is going and with this request within respect to a reasonable period grievance arising in the Supervisor's area he/she shall specify the nature of timethe grievance(s) and the Employee(s) involved. Upon entering the area of a Supervisor other than his/her own to investigate and settle a grievance the Xxxxxxx shall notify the Supervisor of the nature of the grievance(s) and the Employee(s) involved.
7.03 The Employer 5.05 Upon request to and with the approval of his/her Supervisor (which approval shall not be liable for the pay of any unreasonably withheld) a Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union will be allowed to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal consult with the said Committee as provided Chief Xxxxxxx concerning grievances in the grievance procedurehis/her jurisdiction.
(a) The Employer acknowledges authorization of a Supervisor to a Xxxxxxx to leave his/her work during working hours without loss of time or pay is subject to the right understanding that the time will be devoted to the prompt handling of grievances and will not be abused and that he/she will perform the work to which he/xxxxx assigned at all times except when necessary to leave his/her work to handle grievances as provided herein. Whenever in the opinion of the Operations Manager more than reasonable time is being taken by the Chief Xxxxxxx or Stewards to accomplish investigation and adjustment of a grievance, he/she may decline to approve payment for such time as he may consider to be excessive.
(b) The Company will endeavour to schedule meetings with Union Committees, Stewards, or member of Union Executive during normal working hours. Time spent on such matters outside of normal hours will be compensated for at time and one-half only if such meetings have been requested by Management.
(c) Notwithstanding the number of Employees recognized by the Company on the various Committees as designated by this Collective Agreement, the Local Union President shall be entitled to appoint attend Committee Meetings.
5.07 The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of Xxxxxxxx, the effective date of their respective appointments and the name of the former Stewards they are displacing or otherwise select discontinuing.
5.08 Notwithstanding their seniority status the President/Unit Chair or designate and Chief Xxxxxxx or designate as referred to in 5.01 of Local Union 7042-109 shall in the event of layoff be retained or returned to a job, the duties of which they have the ability to perform. In the event there are more than thirty (30) active employees in the facility one additional xxxxxxx shall be added to this article.
5.09 The Company agrees to recognize and deal with a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees two Employees plus the President/Unit Chair, who shall be regular Employees of the Company, along with representatives of the International Union.
5.10 The Company agrees to recognize a Labour/Management Relations Committee consisting of representatives of the Company and the Union. The Committee shall meet at the request of either party for the purpose of discussing matters of mutual concern. The Committee shall have attained at least sixpower to make recommendations to the Union and the Company. Time spent by Employees in carrying out functions of the Committee shall be considered to be time worked.
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Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Plant Stewards Committee which shall consist be composed of not more than nine (9) Stewards in addition to the Chief Xxxxxxx. The Union will make reasonable efforts to obtain Stewards from each department. The Union agrees that, in the event a department is not represented, a Xxxxxxx will be assigned the reponsibility of representing that department.
(b) Each member of the committee, and all Stewards shall have seniority with the Company and shall be regular employees of the Company during their time of office. The Company will recognize the said committee on any matter properly arising out of this Agreement, and the said committee will co-operate with the Company in the administration of this Agreement.
(c) The Chief Xxxxxxx will have "seniority" over all employees, and will not be subject to lay-off as long as there is work available that the Chief Xxxxxxx is capable of performing.
(d) The Union grievance committee will not exceed three (3) Stewards including the Xxxxxxx involved and the Chief Xxxxxxx, except by mutual agreement.
5.02 The name and jurisdiction of each of the Stewards and names of the Chief Xxxxxxx and members of the Plant Stewards Committee from time to time selected, shall be given to the Company in writing and the Company shall not be required to recognize any such Xxxxxxx or committee member until it has been notified in writing by the Union membersof the name and jurisdiction of same.
5.03 The Company undertakes to instruct all members of its supervisory staff to co- operate with the Stewards in the carrying out of the terms and requirements of this Agreement. A Xxxxxxx who requests time to deal with Union Business will have a replacement found by the Company within a reasonable time frame.
5.04 The Union undertakes to secure from its officers, one Stewards and members their co-operation with the Company and with all persons representing the Company in a supervisory capacity.
5.05 The Union Representative will be entitled to visit a unit covered under this Agreement during working hours, at reasonable times, to perform a unit visit, inspect working conditions or to interview employees regarding grievances, provided they first report to the Human Resources Manager or designate. The visit will be timed to cause minimum disruption to the normal work process. The Human Resources Manager or designate will make arrangements for employee interviews to be held in a suitable place and at a suitable time, as designated by the Company. Time taken for such interview shall be reasonable and, in some circumstances, all or part of whom shall the interview will be on the employee’s own time.
5.06 An employee who is to be interviewed by the Company in respect of an incident which is likely to result in discipline being imposed may request a Xxxxxxx be present to witness the interview. If an employee is to receive a written reprimand, including suspension or discharge, he will have the right to have a Xxxxxxx, who is at work at the time, to be present as a witness. In the case of suspension or discharge, the employee will be provided the opportunity to meet with the Xxxxxxx for a reasonable period of time, prior to leaving the premises. In the event there is no Xxxxxxx at work in either circumstance, another employee may act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedurea witness.
(a) The Employer acknowledges 5.07 Discipline shall be removed from an employee’s file after 24 months from the right date discipline was imposed unless further discipline has been imposed during that 24 month period. In such circumstances, the discipline will remain on the employee’s file until the employee works a 24 month period without the imposition of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixany discipline.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. 10.01 The Gallery agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee composed of the Chairperson and two (a2) other employees from the bargaining unit, one (1) of whom may be a part-time employee of the Union's choice.
10.02 The Employer acknowledges Gallery recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one elect five (15) Chief stewards from employees to assist the employees in presenting grievances to representatives of the Gallery. Xxxxxxx coverage may include the night shift. It is understood and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards agreed that stewards shall be appointed from among the employees who have attained completed their probationary period of service at least six the Gallery. The Union may designate three (63) months senioritystewards and one Chairperson to represent employees. The Union shall inform the Gallery in writing of the name of the stewards and the Chairperson and the effective dates of their appointment.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx 10.03 A Labour-Management Committee shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence be established consisting of three representatives of the Chief Xxxxxxx union and Stewardsthree representatives of the Gallery. Such Committee may meet from time to time at mutually agreeable times in order to discuss matters of mutual concern. This Committee shall not be used as a means to circumvent the Grievance Procedure. The party requesting a meeting shall present an agenda of matters to be discussed at the time the request is made. Any matters to be added to the agenda shall be brought to the attention of the Committee in advance of the meeting. A National Representative of the Union may, at his/her option, attend any meeting of this Committee.
7.02 10.04 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have xxxxxxx has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentGallery, Stewards shall and that he/she will not absent themselves from their work leave such duties without first obtaining the permission of their his/her immediate supervisors, such managerial supervisor. This permission will not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such . Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, and the Employer Chairperson shall not make suffer any deductions from loss of pay for total time spent presenting grievances.
10.05 A National Representative may have access to the regular pay Gallery premises with the advance approval of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during the Director, Human Resources. The Union agrees that the National Representative will not engage in any activity which has the effect of interfering with the regularly scheduled work of employees except to the extent specifically authorized by the Director, Human Resources or his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxxdesignate.
10.06 In the interest of the more orderly administration of the agreement, the Employer Gallery will comply with this request within a reasonable period permit the Chairperson one (1) shift or eight (8) hours per week, whichever is less, without loss of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable pay or benefits for the pay purpose of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by conducting the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right administrative business of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeelocal. The Employer scheduling of this time off will recognize be at a mutually agreed time between the Chairperson and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureManager, Protection Services.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee group of four (4) Stewards from which shall consist of a Plant Committee, comprising three (3) members only, otherwise known as the Union membersGrievance Committee will be formed. The Grievance Committee will be composed of a Chief Xxxxxxx, a Deputy Chief Xxxxxxx and an Interpreter when required. In the absence of one of whom the above, the Union may appoint a substitute. Each member of this Committee shall act as Chairperson have at least (3) months seniority with the Company and shall be regular employees of the Grievance CommitteeCompany during their time of office. The Employer said Committee will recognize and deal cooperate with the said Committee as provided Company in the grievance procedure.
administration of this Agreement. In the event of the day work force increases beyond employees (aexcluding employees on indefi- nite layoff), the Union may appoint an additional Xxxxxxx for each additional forty (40) employees or more: employees = Stewards, employees = Stewards. O In the event the Company establishes an after- noon or night shift, the Union may appoint additional Stewards on that (those) on the basis of one (1) Xxxxxxx for every forty (40) employees on the shift: employees = Xxxxxxx, employees = Stewards Etc. The Employer names of the Chairman and members of the Plant Committee from time to time selected shall be given to the Company in writing and the Company shall not be required to recognize any such Xxxxxxx or Committeeman until it has been notified in writing by the Union of the name of same. The Company agrees to post notices of changes in Supervisory staff and to provide the Union with a copy of the notices. The Union agrees that the Stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Company and they will not leave their regular duties without first receiving permission from their Foremen. Such permis- sion will not be unreasonably withheld. The Company will pay for the time lost by Stewards at their base rate plus indirect bonus while performing their duties in accordance with this Agreement. The Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five four (54) employees who have attained and will recognize and deal with the Committee with respect to any matter which properly arises from time to time during the term of this Agreement, and will pay the members of this Negotiating Committee at least sixtheir base rate plus indirect bonus for time spent during normal working hours in negotiations or in the interpretation of this Agreement.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 8.01 No employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Agency without the proper authorization of the Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Agency with the names of its officers, Stewards, Health and Safety Representatives, Negotiations Committee members, Grievance Committee members, and representatives of the Employee-Association Relations Committee within 10 days of the date of this agreement or any such change respectively. The Employer Agency will provide the Union with a copy of the Agency organizational chart within 10 days of the date of this agreement or any such change respectively.
8.02 In order to provide an orderly and speedy procedure for the settling of grievances, the Agency acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx elect up to 3 stewards whose duties shall represent be to assist any employee in preparing and/or presenting his grievance in accordance with the bargaining unitgrievance procedure. Alternate Stewards The stewards so elected shall only act constitute the Union Grievance Committee.
8.03 It is recognized that in the absence administration or negotiation of this Agreement, supports and services to the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that clients in the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the EmployerAgency must come first. In accordance with this acknowledgmentTherefore, Stewards a xxxxxxx or committee member shall not absent themselves from their leave or defer his work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorshis manager, such which permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more . The Employee will submit a written consent (including but not limited to the date and time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of off and a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right signature of the Union authorized official) on a form supplied by the Agency, authorizing time off for Union business prior to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeetaking such time off. The Employer will recognize Union shall fully indemnity the Agency and deal with not be able to refuse payment to the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureAgency.
(a) 8.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union Agency agrees to appoint or otherwise select recognize a Negotiating Committee of not more than five up to 3 employees plus the Union representatives for the purpose of renewing the present Agreement. These employees will be compensated one hundred percent (5100%) employees who have attained at least sixof their regular straight time rate of pay, benefits and seniority up to the day of ratification or the day they go on strike. The Agency will invoice the Union for such wages paid to these employees, and the Union will reimburse the Agency.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 4.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint will elect or otherwise select a Union Committee composed of two (2) full-time and two (2) part-time employees and the Employer shall recognize the said Committee for the purpose of handling any grievances and negotiations for the renewal of the agreement. The Union Committee shall consist of one (1) Chief Chairperson and three (3) committee persons. There shall be two (2) elected Health & Safety Committee members from the bargaining units. The parties shall endeavour to engage in group bargaining for all of the following Villages: Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxx, Glendale Crossing, Aspen Lake, and ten St. Clair, and Pinehaven Nursing Home. Where two (102) Stewards or more Villages bargain together the Employer agrees to meet with up to three (3) committee members from each Village for the purposes of bargaining renewals to this agreement. Where a Village has both a Long Term Care Home and ten a Retirement Home, there shall be no more than two (102) alternate Stewards from among each Home. The terms of reference for joint bargaining shall be negotiated and agreed upon on or before the employees who have attained first day of negotiations. Where a Village does not participate in group bargaining, the Employer agrees to meet with up to three (3) committee members, at least six one (61) months seniorityfrom each of the Long Term Care Home and the Retirement Home in the Village.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and 4.02 The Union Committee shall have the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent right at any employee in time to have the bargaining unitassistance of representatives of UNIFOR Union, Local 1106 President, or his designate when meeting with the Employer or the Employer’s representatives. Alternate Stewards shall only act in With the absence permission of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsAdministrator or his designate, such representation shall have access to the Employer’s premises.
7.02 4.03 The Union acknowledges and agrees that members of the Stewards Union Committee have regular duties to perform on behalf in connection with their employment and only such time as is necessary for the prompt processing of Union business will be consumed by such persons during working hours. The Union Committee members or designate will first obtain the EmployerSupervisor's permission before undertaking Union Business. In accordance with this acknowledgmentWhen such Union business has been completed, Stewards the employee will advise the Supervisor. Such permission shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, .
4.04 a) The Union agrees to supply the Employer shall not make any deductions from with the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right names of the Union Committee members and will keep such list up to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance proceduredate.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of will a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist Plant Com- mittee of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Plant Committee Chairperson and be selected by the membership of the Union from among the employees, for the purpose of han- dling and settling grievances. One Committeeperson shall be selected from em- ployees in the Plastics/Finishing Departments. One Committeeperson shall be selected from the employees in the Department. One Committeeperson shall be selected from employees in the Tech- nical Services Department. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of such Committeepersons at the time of their appointment. Each member of the Plant Com- mittee shall have at least one year’s sen- iority. The three members of the Plant Com- mittee will be retained on the in their individual classifications so long as it is con- sistent with Company requirements and so long as the employee(s) in question is capa- ble of performing the work required. Where a shift has no Committeeperson representation, the Employer will one Xxxxxxx for each unrepresented shift. Such Stewards will be selected from among the employees on these unrepresented shifts and will have at least one year’s seniority. The Stewards will not be members of the Plant Committee. The Union shall notify the Em- ployer in writing of the names of such Stew- ards at the time of their appointment. The Xxxxxxx, Committeeperson or the Plant Committee shall investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance CommitteeProcedure set out in this Agreement. At any further negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement, the bargaining unit will be repre- sented by the Plant Committee as defined in Article the Union’s National Representa- tive and/or the President of Local No Xxxxxxx or Committeeperson shall leave his work to investigate or process any grievance or negotiate with the Employer with- out the prior consent of his supervisor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, but in no event longer than one hour prior to the end of the shift in which the grievance occurs. The Employer will recognize pay Stewards and deal Committeepersons at their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular straight time lost in investigation or processing grievances pro- vided that, in the opinion of the Employer, the time so spent is not unreasonable. The Em- ployer will pay Plant Committeepersons at their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular time lost in negotiating the renewal of this Agreement. There shall be no discrimination, intimi- dation or coercion by the Employer or the ion or its members against any employee in accordance with the said Committee Human Rights Code. Whenever the masculine gender appears in this Agreement it shall also mean the femi- nine gender as provided in the grievance proceduretext requires.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Representation.
(a) The Employer acknowledges Union represents that its members employed at Pepsi Bottling Group (Canada) Co., in Chatham and Essex, have duly ratified this Agreement in accordance with the right Constitution of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx United Food and ten (10) Stewards Commercial Workers International Union, and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among have authorized its execution by the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityUnion.
(b) All The employer and the Union agree that there shall be no discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin citizenship, creed, sexual orientation gender identity, gender expression age, marital status, family status, disability, or record of offences as per the human rights code “No sexual Harassment- the Union and the Employer agree that the workplace covered by this CA should be free of sexual harassment and agree to co-operate with each other in preventing and eliminating sexual harassment if same should occur in the workplace”.
5.02 The Union may appoint and the Company shall recognize two (2) Stewards/alternate , both from the Essex location. Each such Xxxxxxx shall be a member of the Bargaining Committee. The Union will inform the Company in writing of the name(s) of the Xxxxxxx(s), and any subsequent changes(s) thereto.
5.03 Said Stewards and Representatives of the Chief Xxxxxxx Company shall represent hold a meeting once in each calendar month, if required, at a date and time agreeable to both parties. Matters to be discussed at any such conference shall be listed on an agenda to be supplied by the Xxxxxxx, to the Manager of the Company at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference. If necessary, assistance may be obtained from a Union Representative at the request of either party.
5.04 The Xxxxxxx'x duty shall in no way conflict with his duties as an employee and he shall be held responsible for the same quantity and quality of work as other employees.
5.05 There shall be no solicitation of Union membership, collection of Union dues, or any Union activity (except such as is specifically authorized by this Agreement) on the Company's property.
5.06 Should there be any cause to discharge a Xxxxxxx, the Company shall, in every case, inform the Union in writing, including therein the reason for discharge, before such discharge.
5.07 The Representatives from Essex shall be granted five (5) days per year leave of absence with pay to attend General Executive Board meetings for the local Union.
5.08 Whenever an employee is suspended or discharged the Company shall give the Union, in writing, the reason for such actions. All written disciplinary action that is to become part of an employee's personnel record shall be given in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in presence of a Xxxxxxx.
5.09 If an employee does not receive a disciplinary notice for an elapsed period of 1 year any disciplinary notices issued prior to the absence 1-year elapsed period will not be relied upon for future discipline and will be removed from the employee's file.
5.10 At the request of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Company will grant time off without loss of pay, during the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her employee's regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another , up to two (2) employees, with one (1) being the Chief Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not allowing them to be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right members of the Union negotiating committee and to appoint or otherwise select enable them to attend arranged meetings with Company representatives, for the purpose of negotiating a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson renewal of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureCollective Agreement: but not including Conciliation or Mediation.
(a) The Employer acknowledges Company and Union shall share the right costs (50/50) of a meeting room for purposes of collective bargaining to renew this agreement.
(b) The Company shall pay, to a maximum of $250, the costs of the printing of the Collective Agreements.
(a) The Company shall, upon request of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained made, in writing, at least sixtwo weeks in advance grant a leave of absence not exceeding thirty-one
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. Section 4.1. The Union shall select in such manner as the Union shall determine to designate job stewards and a bargaining committee consisting of three (a3) bargaining unit employees of the College from the Secretarial/Clerical bargaining unit. Unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement, it is understood that only the members of the bargaining committee shall attend any meetings with the College under this Agreement for purposes of collective bargaining negotiations. The Employer acknowledges Union shall also have the right to select alternate bargaining committee members, if necessary, to serve in the event of an extended absence of bargaining committee members due to sickness, layoff, or being on an approved leave of absence.
Section 4.2. The Union shall select in such manner as the Union shall determine a grievance committee consisting of three (3) bargaining unit employees of the College from the Secretarial/Clerical bargaining unit. Unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement, it is understood and agreed that only the members of the Grievance Committee shall attend any meetings with the College under this Agreement for purposes of representation and grievance resolution. The Union shall also select alternate grievance committee members, if necessary, who shall serve in the event of an extended absence of Grievance Committee members due to lay off or being on an approved leave of absence.
Section 4.3. The Union shall promptly notify the College in writing of the names of the members of the bargaining committee, the members of the grievance committee, the names of the alternate members of these committees at such time when it becomes necessary that one or more alternate members be selected, and the names of the officers of the Union, and of any changes therein. The College shall promptly notify the Union in writing of the names of College representatives who have the authority to settle grievances.
Section 4.4. Whenever a duly authorized representative of the Union, other than a member of a committee, desires access to the College for the purpose of contract administration, s/he shall obtain permission from the Human Resources office of the College.
Section 4.5. The College recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx designate job stewards and ten (10) Stewards alternates from the College’s seniority list. The authority of the job stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among alternates so designated by the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityLocal Union shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the following duties and activities.
(1. The investigation and presentation of grievances with the College or the designated College representative in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement;
2. The solicitation of membership and collection of dues when authorized by appropriate Local Union action;
3. The transmission of such messages and information which shall originate with and are authorized by the Local Union or its officers, provided such messages and information:
a) have been reduced to writing; or
b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards if not reduced to writing, are of a routine nature and do not involve work stoppages, slow-downs, refusal to handle goods, or any other interference with the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent College’s business. Job stewards and alternates have no authority to take strike action, or any employee in other action interrupting the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence College’s business, except as authorized by official action of the Chief Xxxxxxx Union. The College recognizes these limitations upon the authority of job stewards and Stewardstheir alternates, and shall not hold the Union liable for any unauthorized acts.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that Section 4.6. Recognizing the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf importance of the Employer. In role of the union xxxxxxx in resolving problems or disputes between the College and its employees, the College reaffirms its commitment to the active involvement of union stewards in such processes in accordance with the terms of this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining Article.
Section 4.7. The College recognizes the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not employee’s right to be unreasonably withheldgiven requested representation by a xxxxxxx, nor shall or the designated alternate, at such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is as the employee reasonably necessarycontemplates disciplinary action. In accordance with this understanding, The College also recognizes the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests xxxxxxx'x right to be given requested representation by another Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx, or the designated alternate, at such time as the xxxxxxx reasonably contemplates disciplinary action. When requested by the Union or the employee, there shall be a xxxxxxx present whenever the College meets with an employee concerning grievances or discipline or investigatory interviews. In such cases, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer meeting shall not be liable for continued until the pay of any Xxxxxxx xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person alternate xxxxxxx is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingspresent.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right Section 4.8. Union Stewards can make a written request to be paid up to a maximum of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixtwo
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 7.01 The Region agrees to recognize the following Union representation:
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right A Union Bargaining Committee of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least not more than six (6) months seniorityemployees, whose function shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the Collective Agreement.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) employees, except that the Chief Xxxxxxx Grievance Committee may be augmented by the Union President.
(c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in Union at meetings with the absence Region without proper authorization of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsUnion. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Region with the names of its officers. Similarly, the Region will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business.
7.02 The Union shall have the right to appoint Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The number of Stewards from a department or division shall be as set out in Schedule '1' attached to and forming part of this Agreement.
7.03 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may, on permission of the Commissioner of Human Resources, have access to the Region's premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this Agreement.
7.04 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have Committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentRegion, Stewards and that such persons shall not absent themselves from leave their work duties for Union business without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorsDepartment Head or his delegate, such which permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld. On the completion of the Union business, nor the member or xxxxxxx shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. report back to the Department Head or to any job to which the employee was previously directed, and give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his absence.
7.05 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Region to the extent of their straight-time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from arbitration proceedings or matters before an official third party save and except attendance at meetings before a Conciliation Officer appointed under Section 18 of The Labour Relations Act.
7.06 Union business will be conducted, to the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her extent practical, outside regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall 7.07 Compensation will not be liable allowed for time spent outside of the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by employees' regular working hours, and the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges Region reserves the right of to withhold payment if the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance aforementioned Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize members and deal Stewards do not conform with the said Committee as provided accepted practice in the grievance proceduredealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if an unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 4.01 No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union in dealings with the Company without prior authorization of the Union. The Employer acknowledges Company, therefore, recognizes the right of the Union to elect or appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx two stewards and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx agrees to recognize two stewards. The stewards shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented authorized by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of to represent the Union in dealings with the Company and shall be the Union representatives which the Company agrees to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with in connection with the said Committee as provided in handling of grievances through the grievance procedure, provided that the Company need deal with only one xxxxxxx at a time in connection with any such matter unless otherwise agreed to by the Company and the Union.
(a) 4.02 The Employer acknowledges selection of the right stewards is the function of the Union and the Union shall notify the Company in writing of the name of the stewards before the Company will be required to appoint recognize them.
4.03 Each xxxxxxx'x duty is to perform the work required of him by the Company. It is recognized, however, that the xxxxxxx is the Union representative in the workplace and is responsible for handling grievances. One xxxxxxx at a time will, on a reasonable basis, be allowed reasonable time away from his work station without loss of pay for the handling of grievances on Company premises provided each xxxxxxx shall first give notice of such absence to and shall obtain the advance permission of his supervisor, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld and provided his time is devoted to the prompt handling of the grievances.
4.04 There will be no Union meetings on the premises of the Company except as specifically permitted by this Agreement. A local outside representative of the Union shall have reasonable access to the Company's premises to meet with representatives of the Company concerning grievances as provided under the grievance procedure provided he notifies the Warehouse Manager of the Company or otherwise select his representative upon his arrival at the Company premises.
4.05 The Company shall provide the Union with an up-to-date seniority list of the employees in the bargaining unit upon execution of this Agreement and semi-annually thereafter.
4.06 There shall be a Negotiating Labour-Management Committee consisting of two persons each from the company and the union to resolve issues of mutual concern that are not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixsubject to a grievance. The Committee will meet bimonthly during working hours. Decisions will be made by consensus. The Committee will keep and approve minutes of issues raised and action taken. Each party may bring one additional resource person with adequate notice to the other party.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a)
10.1 The Employer acknowledges recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one two (12) Stewards. One of the Stewards shall be designated as the Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) for the purpose of assisting employees in the presentation of grievances in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. The Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among must have completed their probationary period. The Union shall at all times keep the Employer notified in writing of the names of the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityare acting in the capacity of Xxxxxxx or Chief Xxxxxxx.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 10.2 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have stewards must continue to perform their regular duties and that so far as possible all activities listed in Article 10.1 will be carried on outside regular working hours, unless this Agreement permits or as otherwise mutually agreed by the parties.
10.3 An employee shall have the right to perform on behalf have a Xxxxxxx present at any disciplinary meeting or investigation meeting that could lead to discipline. Wherever possible, the Employer will contact the Xxxxxxx in advance of any meeting to notify the Xxxxxxx of the Employermeeting and invite a union representative to attend. In accordance with this acknowledgmentIf the circumstances do not allow an opportunity to have a Xxxxxxx available, Stewards discipline shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining be postponed until such time as a Xxxxxxx is available. If an employee declines union representation under the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandingAgreement, the Employer shall not make require such employee to sign the following and provide a copy to the Union forthwith: “I (employee name) have declined union representation. Dated, this day of , 20 .” The Union shall be provided with copies of any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where written disciplinary action which is placed in an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timeemployee’s file.
7.03 10.4 The Employer shall not be liable supply the necessary facilities for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsgrievance meetings.
7.04 10.5 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union agrees to appoint or otherwise select recognize a Grievance Labour Management Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee comprised of not more than five two (52) employees who have attained members representing the Union and not more than two (2) Employer representatives. The Labour Management committee will meet occasionally at least sixa time mutually agreeable, to discuss issues related to this Agreement. Meetings will occur during work hours without loss of pay.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a4.1) Beginning with the commencement of the terms of office for Union Representatives who are elected subsequent to the effective date of the Agreement or June 1, 2017, whichever occurs earlier and in order to provide a system of Union Representation for the processing and settlement of grievances, the representation structure for each Local and the duties and privileges of such representatives shall be set forth in the appropriate Local Supplement. The Employer acknowledges number of Company- paid part-time (as necessary) committeemen for each Final Step Grievance Committee shall be as set forth below: East Peoria -- Transmissions (Bldgs KK, HH (LPT) & MM-2) 3 East Peoria -- Undercarriage (Bldgs BB, EE, GG, & HH (Undercarriage)) 2 East Peoria -- Prime Product (Bldgs LL, NN, SS & Tool Room) 4 Aurora 3 Decatur 4 Mapleton (CMO/Seals) 4 Xxxxxx 3 Pontiac 3 Technical Center and Peoria Proving Ground 2 Specialty Products 2 York 3 (4.2) Union Representatives will handle grievances with least possible interference with production and efficient operations. If in any instance the right Company feels that such privileges are being abused, it shall so notify the Local Union, in writing, and in the event the abuse is not then corrected, or an understanding not reached, the Company may suspend the privileges of the Union to appoint Representative involved. Any dispute arising therefrom may then be taken up under the grievance procedure. The Company agrees that the provisions of Sections 4.2 or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among 4.3 will not be administered in such a manner that Union Representatives will be denied the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityprivileges granted Union Representatives in the performance of the functions permitted such representatives under this Agreement or the appropriate Local Agreement.
(b4.3) All Stewards/alternate Stewards If, in the handling of a grievance in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, or the appropriate Local Agreement, it is necessary for an employee or a Union Representative to leave his line, unit or immediate working area, the employee or Union Representative shall secure a pass from his immediate Supervisor. The Supervisor will issue the pass without undue delay. Such pass shall indicate the reason for the issuance of the pass and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in area or areas, which the bargaining unitUnion Representative is authorized to enter. Alternate Stewards shall only act in The Union Representative will present the absence pass to the Supervisor of the Chief Xxxxxxx area for which the pass was issued and Stewardsindicate the employees he wishes to contact.
7.02 The (4.4) Each Local Union acknowledges that shall provide the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Company with a list of all Union Representatives, members of Grievance Committees, members of the EmployerBargaining Committee, and officers of the Local Union. In accordance Each Local Union shall notify the Company of any changes in this list as promptly as possible. The Company agrees to provide each Local Union with a list of supervisory employees, by departments and shifts, who are authorized and designated to handle grievances under the local grievance procedure. The Company shall notify the Local Union of any changes in this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timelist as promptly as possible.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right (4.5) Upon request to a Business Unit Labor Relations Department, International Representatives of the Union (not to appoint exceed two) shall be granted permission to visit a business unit during working hours for the purpose of investigating any specific grievance which is pending the Final Step of the grievance procedure, or otherwise select which is scheduled to be heard at an arbitration hearing, and the proper investigation of which requires entry into that business unit. The Company will acknowledge the request and will set a time, which is mutually agreeable for such visit. A member of the Final Step Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) and the Local Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson President and Chairman of the Grievance CommitteeLocal Bargaining Committee may accompany the International Representative(s) during such visit. Management representatives may accompany the Union Representative(s) during such visit. Such visits shall be of reasonable duration, and during these visits the International Representative(s) may interview the aggrieved employee or employees, provided the interviews do not materially interfere with production and efficient operation. The Employer International Representative(s) shall be subject to all business unit rules and regulations while engaged in such visit.
(4.6) The appropriate Committeeman will recognize and deal with be permitted to discuss the said Committee as provided final disposition of the grievance in the grievance procedureprocedure with the aggrieved employee.
(a4.7) The Employer acknowledges Throughout both the right Central Agreement and various Local Agreements, there are references to various facilities, locations, business units, divisions, and plants. Unless specifically provided otherwise, those terms shall refer to the following: Aurora Decatur York East Peoria -- Transmissions (Bldgs KK, HH (LPT) & MM-2) East Peoria -- Undercarriage (Bldgs BB, EE, GG, HH (Undercarriage)) East Peoria -- Prime Product (Bldgs LL, NN, SS, Tool Room & Specialty Products) Mapleton -- CMO Mapleton -- Seals Technical Center and Peoria Proving Ground Xxxxxx Pontiac For the purposes of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee Letter of not more than five Agreement 24, all of Mapleton (5CMO/Seals) employees who have attained at least sixis one facility and all of East Peoria is one facility.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) There shall be a maximum of nine stewards on the Stewards’ Committee. At least two stewards shall be selected from each zone in the bargaining unit as defined in Schedule “A” of this Agreement. August RATIFIED: May However, there shall not be more than one xxxxxxx from any one workplace. The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the will as stewards only employees who have attained acquired at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and one years service under this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee Employer in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence writing of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that names of such stewards at the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission time of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, appointment and the Employer shall not make be required to any deductions from such stewards until it has been so notified. The xxxxxxx or the regular pay Stewards’ Committee shall investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement. The Employer will a Negotiating Committee comprised of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with maximum of six employees who have acquired at least one year of seniority under this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union membersAgreement, one of whom shall act as Chairperson be the Unit Chairperson. If the President of the Grievance Local is part of the bargaining unit, he/she shall be deemed the Unit Chairperson. If the President is not part of the bargaining unit, he/she shall be entitled to be on the Negotiating Committee as an additional member, with lost wages to be paid for by the Union. It is further agreed that there shall not be more than one member of the Negotiating Committee from each Maintenance Shop, nor more than two maintenance employees on the Negotiating Committee.” The Negotiating Committee shall meet with representatives of the Employer in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement with a view to negotiating the renewal of this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment and the Employer shall not be required to such employees until it has been so notified. The Employer shall notify the Union in writing of the names of the members of the Employer’s Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment. No xxxxxxx or committee representative shall leave his/her work to investigate or process any grievances or to negotiate with the Employer without the prior consent of his/her supervisor, as the case may be, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. A xxxxxxx or committee representative who wishes to enter any school must report his/her presence to the school office and indicate the purpose of his/her visit together with the name of any person to whom wishes to communicate. The Employer will recognize and deal with pay the said Committee as stewards or committee representatives at their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular time lost in investigating or processing grievances or in negotiating the renewal of this Agreement, provided that, in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right opinion of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee Employer, the amount of time so spent is not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixunreasonable.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) 7:01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee comprised of three (3) Employees of the Employer, and union representatives. The Employer shall recognize and deal with said committee with respect to any matters which properly arise for its consideration, provided that each member of the negotiating committee shall have not more less than five one (51) year's seniority with the Employer. No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without prior authorization of the Union.
7:02 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) committeepersons and one (1) chairperson to assist employees on all shifts in presenting their grievances to the representative of the Employer.
7:03 The Union acknowledges that the Committeepersons and members of the Negotiation Committee have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. Permission from the supervisor shall not be unreasonably withheld. The employee will report to his or her immediate supervisor directly upon completion of the union business.
7:04 It is understood that the committeepersons will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with grievances of employees. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer will not deduct pay from such employees for time spent in negotiating with the Employer and in handling grievances of employees:
(a) while negotiating a renewal of the within Collective Agreement as herein provided up to but not including arbitration;
(b) in the case of a rights grievance, up to but not including arbitration proceedings. It is understood that the foregoing does not apply to time spent on such matters outside of regular working hours. However, if a committeeperson is called to work prior to the start of their shift and/or stays at work past the end of their shift in order to attend a meeting with representatives of the Hospital, all such time before or after the regular shift will be treated as regular time and will paid at straight time.
7:05 Negotiating Committee members who are scheduled on other than day shift shall have attained their shift changed to "days" for the purpose of attending negotiations. Days upon which negotiations occur shall be considered as days of work for all Negotiating Committee members. Such changes shall not subject the Employer to any premium payment.
7:06 If in the performance of her duties as Union representative, an employee is required to enter any area within the Hospital, she shall, upon entering such area, immediately report her presence to the immediate Supervisor of the area.
7:07 The Employer agrees to copy to the chairperson any correspondence sent to the Union office dealing with or affecting the Bargaining Unit as a whole, or its members.
7:08 The Employer agrees to retain the Chairperson at least sixwork during any lay-offs in employment within the bargaining unit during their term in office.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. 6.01 The Employer agrees to recognize the following Union representatives:
(a) The Employer acknowledges a maximum of seven (7) stewards, one of whom shall be the right Chief Xxxxxxx, comprised from each of the Union to appoint or otherwise select following groups:
(i) two (2) stewards from Conservation Areas located north of Highway 401;
(ii) two (2) stewards from Conservation Areas located south of Highway 401;
(iii) one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten xxxxxxx from Central Services, Forestry, Motor Pool;
(10iv) Stewards and ten three (103) alternate Stewards stewards from among the employees who have attained Employees working at least six (6) months seniorityor out of Head Office.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and a Negotiating Committee of up to four (4) employees, which may include one regular part-time employee, together with a Union Staff Representative for the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee purpose of renegotiating this Collective Agreement; the Employer to pay for all regular straight time hours spent by the members of the Bargaining Committee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence meetings with Management up to conciliation.
(c) three (3) representatives to a joint Employee-Employer Relations Committee.
(d) a grievance committee comprised of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsthe Xxxxxxx from the area where the grievance originated.
7.02 (e) three (3) representatives to a joint Job Evaluation Committee. Both parties shall share equal participation in the committee and have equal representation on such committee.
6.02 All of the above-mentioned representatives shall be employees who have completed their probationary period.
6.03 The Union acknowledges that will provide the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Employer with an up-to-date list of the Employernames and position of each representative acting pursuant to this Article and the Employer will not be required to recognize such representatives until it has been so notified.
6.04 No representative shall leave his work place or enter another section or area to investigate or process any grievance without the prior consent of his supervisor. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards No representative may enter any section or area other than his own without first obtaining the consent of the supervisor of that section or area. Consent of the supervisor shall not be unreasonably withheld. It is understood that representatives will not absent themselves from their work regular duties unreasonably.
6.05 The Union Representatives will not enter the premises of the Employer without first obtaining the permission prior consent of their immediate supervisors, such permission the Employer which will not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of A Union representative will be allowed four (4) hours each month to conduct Union business.
(b) This time allowed is to be mutually agreed between the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixrepresentative and his immediate Supervisor.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select elect from amongst it’s members who have completed their probationary period, one (1) xxxxxxx from each of the following areas: one representative from the “part-time” grid level or the classification of Residential Assistants; one representative from the “full-time” grid level or the classification of Residential Facilitator or Mobile/Monitor; one representative from the Coordinator grid level or Resource Teacher and higher classifications; and one Chief Xxxxxxx. The function of these stewards shall be to assist employees in their respective areas in the processing of any grievance or complaint which may properly arise under the provisions of this Agreement. The Union will notify the Employer of the names of the stewards before the Employer shall be required to recognize them. The Chief Xxxxxxx or other Union executive member may accompany another xxxxxxx at grievance meetings for the purposes of training and ten (10) Stewards familiarization, and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only may act in the absence of any xxxxxxx in the Chief Xxxxxxx process of investigating and Stewardsrepresenting grievances.
7.02 The Union acknowledges 6.02 It is agreed that the Stewards have a xxxxxxx shall continue to perform his/her regular duties in order to perform on behalf maintain efficiency of the Employeroperations. In accordance with this acknowledgmentHowever, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In in accordance with this understanding, should he/she be required to assist employees in presenting grievances or assist in arbitration during regular working hours, he/she will first obtain the permission of his/her immediate supervisor. The Employer agrees the xxxxxxx will not lose regular pay while servicing grievances or assisting at arbitration. The Employer agrees that all hours spent in meetings arranged by the Employer shall not make any deductions be considered as hours worked and paid at the straight time hourly rate.
6.03 All correspondence from the regular pay Employer to the Union arising out of this Agreement shall be forwarded to the Secretary of the Union, with a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hourscopy sent to the National Representative of CUPE. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, The Union shall inform the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period in writing of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay name and address of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right Secretary of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist and of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act any changes as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeethey occur. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of All correspondence from the Union to appoint the Employer arising out of this Agreement shall be forwarded to the Executive Director or otherwise select his designate.
6.04 In all meetings between the parties, the Union shall have the right to be assisted by a Negotiating Committee representative of not more than five (5) employees CUPE and the Employer shall have the right to be assisted by counsel.
6.05 An employee is entitled upon request to be accompanied by a Union Xxxxxxx or other Union Local Representative during investigations which may result in disciplinary action taken by the Employer. During disciplinary meetings with the Employer an employee will have representation by a Union xxxxxxx or other Union Local Representative at the time of such meetings. Employees who have attained choose to decline union representation at least sixa potential disciplinary meeting or an investigation are required to sign a waiver declining representation.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 5.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint shall elect, or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least up to six (6) months seniorityStewards, one of whom shall be the Chief Xxxxxxx, from among those employees who have completed their probationary period.
(b) All 5.02 The Union will give written notification to the Employer of the names of the Stewards/alternate , and their replaceme nts from time to time. The Employer will only provide official recognition to those Stewards for whom it has received written notification.
5.03 The Union shall appoint, and the Chief Xxxxxxx Employer shall represent any employee in recognize, a Negotiating Committee not to exceed six (6) members, from among those employees who have completed the bargaining unitprobationary period. Alternate Stewards shall only act in Three (3) will be full-time, and two (2) will be part-time. One (1) will be the absence president. At least one of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsmembers will be from the retirement home work area.
7.02 5.04 The Union acknowledges recognizes that the Stewards have each Xxxxxxx has regular duties to perform on behalf of perform, and is responsible for those duties in the Employersame manner as any other employee. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall Therefore the Union agrees that a Xxxxxxx will not absent themselves from their leave her work during working hours without first obtaining the permission of her Supervisor. In turn, the Employer agrees that provided the needs of the resident are met, the Xxxxxxx indicates to the Supervisor when they will be leaving, indicates the absence is due to Union business, indicates the anticipated duration, and advises the Supervisor upon their immediate supervisorsreturn to work, such permission will not be withheld.
5.05 An employee has the right to have a Xxxxxxx present at any meeting with the Employer where the employee is to be unreasonably withhelddisciplined or discharged, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, or where the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hourswould reasonably presume discipline or discharge might follow. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for advise the pay employee of this right in advance of any such meeting. If necessary, the employee shall be given sufficient time to arrange to have a Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingspresent.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right 5.06 At any step of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure, both the Union and the Employer have the right to have representatives employed outside the facility attend and participate in any meetings.
(a) 5.07 The Employer acknowledges local shall have the right to the assistance of a representative from the Canadian Union of Public Employees at any step of the grievance beyond the procedure set out in Article 6.03 Of the collective agreement.
5.08 A Union representative shall not suffer any loss of pay, benefits or seniority while attending any meetings with the Employer during contract negotiations (not including Arbitration) grievances, and labour management meetings, provided they were scheduled to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixwork.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right Company recognizes as official representation of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandingUnion, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Union Negotiating Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist composed of three (3) Union members. The Committee will meet with the Company, one of whom shall act as Chairperson during the life of the Grievance Committeeagreement, whenever it is deemed necessary by either of the parties, to discuss matters of mutual concern. It is further agreed that the Union have the right to invite one other employee of the Company to attend any meeting to provide information to the Committee on particular subjects. The Employer will recognize Committee can be accompanied by an outside representative of the Union. It is understood that the members of the Committee shall suffer no loss of regular earnings during meetings at the Plant and deal with in direct negotiation of the said Collective Labour Agreement, The Company agrees that the Union have the right to increase this Committee as provided by one in the grievance procedureevent that the active work force increases to two hundred and fifty (250) employees in the bargaining unit.
(a) The Employer acknowledges Company recognizes a Grievance Committee composed of three (3) members who will have one (1) substitute and whose shall consist in bringing grievances to the attention of Management and discussing these grievances with the view of amicable settlement. It is understood that the Chief Xxxxxxx will be one of the three members indicated above. The Company recognizes a Committee composed of two (2) members, whose function will be limited to matters pertaining to The Company agrees that the Union have the right of to increase this committee by one (1) in the event that the active workforce increases to two hundred (200) employees in the bargaining unit. The Stewards and Grievance Committeemen chosen by the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) shall be employees who have attained completed their probationary period with the Company. In order to reduce to a minimum any interference with operations, it is agreed it is necessary that a grievance xxxxxxx or grievance committeeman or employee receives prior permission from his Xxxxxxx to leave his place of work during regular working hours for a reasonable period of time without loss of pay in order to make an inquiry on a grievance and attempt to settle it. Such permission will be granted providing the condition to be investigated is a legitimate one under the terms of this agreement. Shop Stewards and members of the Grievance shall suffer no loss of earnings during grievance settlements with the Xxxxxxx or with Management at least sixthe Plant.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5S) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint appoint, elect or otherwise select a Committee of not more than nine (9) persons, which shall be called the Union Administrative Committee, one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among of whose members shall be the Chairperson, who are authorized to represent the employees who from time to time in discussions and dealings with the Employer in connection with any matters which may properly arise out of the administration of this Agreement.
(b) The Chairperson and five (5) Union Administrative Committee Members shall serve on the Negotiating Committee of the Union and the Grievance Committee. The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Committee and of any changes therein. Persons serving on aforesaid Committees must have attained at least a minimum of six (6) months seniority. In the period of six (6) months prior to the termination of this Collective Agreement, each member of the Union Negotiating Committee shall be entitled to three (3) full days with pay to prepare and finalize bargaining proposals.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 8:02 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint enlarge such Committee or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist Committees at any time by the addition of three (3) Union members, one representatives of whom shall act as Chairperson Unifor Local 2458 who are not members of the Grievance Committeebargaining unit and representatives of Unifor who are not members of the bargaining unit when dealing with the Employer.
8:03 It is agreed that meetings between the Employer and the Union Administrative Committee or the Negotiation Committee of the Union called at the request of either party will normally be held during regular working hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Employees attending any meeting within working hours, including ones dealing with grievances, shall suffer no loss of pay.
8:04 In the event of either party wishing to call a meeting for the purpose of discussing employee/management Union relations or matters arising out of the administration of this Agreement, the Associate Vice President, Human Resources, or their delegate of the Employer and/or the Union's President shall be notified in writing. The said meeting shall be held at a time and place that shall be fixed by mutual agreement. The said meeting shall be held within seven (7) calendar days following delivery of said notice in writing, except when such period of time is shortened or enlarged by agreement between the parties. The party calling the meeting shall submit an agenda at the same time as the notice of the meeting.
8:05 The Union, its agents and its members within the bargaining unit agree that there shall be no Union activities during working hours on the premises of the Employer except as referred to in this Agreement or approved in writing by the Labour Relations Manager or their delegate.
8:06 The Employer will provide suitable office space at a rental rate comparable to the space provided. The Employer will recognize provide a computer with access to the internet, a printer and deal with an extra copy of the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureoffice key.
(a) The Employer acknowledges It is agreed between the right parties that the Chairperson of the Local or their designate will suffer no loss of salary whenever they are requested by a proper University official to attend upon that official for discussion purposes. It is further agreed that the Chairperson of Unifor Local 2458 shall be allowed three (3) days per week with pay for the purpose of conducting Union to appoint or otherwise select business. For any other meeting, the union representative will provide their supervisor as much notice as possible. Such requests will not be unreasonably denied.
(b) It is further agreed that the Vice-Chairperson shall be allowed one (1) day per week with pay for the purpose of conducting Union business.
(c) It is further agreed that Union Administrative Committee Members shall be allowed three and a Negotiating Committee half (3.5) hours per month with pay for the purpose of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixconducting Union business.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. 12.01 The Gallery will recognize a Negotiating Committee consisting of not more than four (a4) employees to be selected by the Union. The Employer acknowledges Gallery agrees to meet with the Union Negotiating Committee from time to time at mutually agreeable times in order to negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. Members of the Negotiating Committee shall not suffer any loss of pay for the time spent negotiating with the representatives of the Gallery up to and including conciliation, but not beyond.
12.02 The Gallery recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select elect Stewards from employees to assist the employees in presenting grievances to representatives of the Gallery. It is understood and agreed that Stewards shall be elected from employees who have completed their probationary period of service at the Gallery. The Union may designate up to fourteen (14) Stewards and one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among to represent employees. The Union shall inform the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Gallery in writing of the name of the Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in and the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence effective dates of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardstheir election.
7.02 12.03 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have Xxxxxxx has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall Gallery and that she will not absent themselves from their work leave such duties without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such the Department Manager. This permission will not to be unreasonably withheld. Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall not suffer any loss of pay for total time spent in preparing and presenting grievances, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves up to but not including Arbitration.
12.04 In the event that an employee(s) from their work for more the part-time than bargaining unit is reasonably necessary. In elected as the President or Chief Xxxxxxx of the Union, the Gallery recognizes that she may represent full-time employees in accordance with this understanding, Article 13 – Complaint and Grievance Procedure in presenting grievances to representatives of the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timeGallery.
7.03 12.05 The Employer shall not be liable Gallery agrees to provide an office space for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented joint use by the Union when such person and the CAW Local where the Union Local may keep a filing cabinet for its own use and, on an ad hoc basis, will attempt to provide facilities for use by officers and Stewards of the trade union to discuss grievances. It is absent from work understood and agreed that this is not a guarantee that meeting facilities will always be available. Furthermore, nothing in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsthis Article should be construed as granting permission to meet during working hours and permission to meet on Gallery premises during working hours must be obtained in advance of any meeting.
7.04 12.06 A Staff Representative may have access to the Gallery premises with the advance approval of the Director, Staff and Volunteer Resources. The Employer acknowledges Union agrees that the right Staff Representative will not engage in any activity which has the effect of interfering with the regularly scheduled work of employees except to the extent specifically authorized by the Director, Staff and Volunteer Resources or her designate.
12.07 In the interest of the more orderly administration of this Collective Agreement, the Gallery will permit the Local President or designate one (1) day per week without loss of pay or benefits for the purpose of conducting the administrative business of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance CommitteeLocal. The Employer scheduling of this time off will recognize and deal be determined by the Department Manager through discussion with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureemployee.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize a maximum of five (a5) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions Committeepersons from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hoursplant to provide full shift coverage. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union membersSuch Committeepersons, one of whom shall act as be a skilled trades representative, one of whom shall be a warehouse representative and one of whom shall be Plant Chairperson of and shall be employed on the day shift, shall constitute the Plant Grievance Committee and Negotiating Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with Plant Chairperson shall be employed on the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right “A” shift. A maximum of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) alternate Committeepersons shall be recognized to provide full shift coverage in the event of the Committeeperson being absent. It is understood and agreed that if the Committeeperson is requested by the Company to attend to matters outside of his regularly scheduled shift, he shall be paid for such time at the applicable rate. In the absence of the Plant Chairperson for five (5) company working days or more the recognized Alternate shall occupy the position working the same hours at the same rate of pay as the Plant Chairperson.
4.02 The Union shall promptly notify the company in writing of any changes to the Plant Committee, and alternate Committeepersons, providing the name of the Committeeperson or alternate, the name of the former Committeeperson or alternate they are replacing and the name of the Plant Chairperson. The Union shall also notify the Company as to who is the acting Committeeperson whenever employees who have attained at least sixare working and there is no representation from a regular Committeeperson or alternate.
4.03 No one shall be eligible to serve as a Committeeperson unless he has been continuously employed by the Company and a bargaining unit member for a period in excess of one year, and continues to be employed by the Company and a bargaining unit member in good standing.
4.04 The Committeeperson shall (with permission of their Supervisor and it is agreed that such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld), be allowed a reasonable amount of leave time to discuss and present grievances, and to meet with the Company for purposes of negotiations and settling of grievances. The Committeeperson shall whenever practical,
4.05 In the event that a Committeeperson is laid off, or transferred out of the bargaining unit for an indefinite period of time, then the Company shall notify the Union in writing, so that a substitute may be appointed or elected.
4.06 The Company shall provide the Union with an office and furnish it with a telephone, office furniture and equipment. Email addresses will be provided to all Bargaining, Grievance, and Environmental, Health and Safety Committee representatives (excluding alternates). Internet connection plus standard office software (i.e. Microsoft Office, Windows, Word, Excel ) to be provided to the Plant Chair and the Co-Chair of the EH&SC only. Email and internet to be used for business reasons as outlined and in accordance with the Electronic communications letter #6, dated September 4, 2002 in the collective agreement.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. The Hospital will recognize a grievance committee at each location (a550 University Avenue and Avenue) The Employer acknowledges composed of not more than six (6) employees selected by the right Union, to be known as Committee provided no more than three (3) members of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Grievance Committee shall be present at any meeting with the Hospital. With the understanding that a maximum of one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx Grievance Committee Member from the same department or unit to be present at any grievance meeting with the Hospital. The Hospital will recognize at each location one (1) Grievance Committee Member from each of the following departments: Nursing Housekeeping Maintenance Paramedical Grievance Committee Members from the full-time bargaining unit may represent employees of this bargaining unit. The Union shall keep the Hospital Notified writing of the names of its current officers and Grievance Committee Members and shall provide such notice within ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence calendar days of the Chief Xxxxxxx appointment of such officers and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Grievance Committee Members. When an employee's record is being used against him for purposes of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentdiscipline or discharge, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandingat his request, the Employer shall not make any deductions from employee will be shown the regular pay details of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation his records in this regard and he may, he wishes, be accompanied by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a his Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance CommitteeMember. The Employer hospital will recognize and deal with advise the said Committee as provided in employee of this right at the grievance procedure.
(a) time a discipline or discharge meeting is arranged. The Employer acknowledges the right of the Hospital recognizes a Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Bargaining Committee of not more than five a total of eight (58) employees for the full-time and part-time units. The Hospital and Union recognize that the responsibility of the union Bargaining Committee negotiating a renewal of this collective agreement. With the understanding that no more than one employee from a Department may be a member of the Bargaining Committee. The Hospital will notify the Union within forty-eight (48) employees who have attained at least sixhours of the discharge of an employee and will, in addition, send a letter of notification to the Secretary of the Union. Notification of any of the Union representatives identified in this collective agreement shall constitute notification of the Union for the purposes of this article. The Hospital will instruct its supervisory staff that all reprimands should be given in private unless circumstances require that an immediate reprimand is necessary.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of will a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Plant Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Plant Committee Chairperson and be selected by the membership of the Union from among the employees, for the purpose of handling and settling grievances. One son shall be selected from employees in the Plastics/Facilities Departments. One Committeeperson shall be selected from the employees in the Warehouse Department. One Committeeperson shall be selected from employees in the Department. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of such Committeepersons at the time of their appointment. Each member of the Plant Committee shall have at least one year’s seniority. The three members of the Plant Committee will be retained on the in their individual classifications so long as it is consistent with Company requirements and so long as the employee(s) in question is capable of performing the work Where a shift has no Committeeperson representation, the Employer will one Xxxxxxx for each unrepresented shift, Such Stewards will be selected from among the employees on these unrepresented shifts and will have at least one year’s seniority. The Stewards will not be members of the Plant Committee. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of such Stewards at the time of their appointment. The Xxxxxxx, Committeeperson or the Plant Committeeshall investigateand process grievances in accordance with the Grievance CommitteeProcedure set out in this Agreement. At any further negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement, the bargaining unit will be represented by the Plant Committee as defined in Article the Union’s National Representative and/or the President of Local No Xxxxxxx or Committeeperson shall leave his work to investigate or process any grievance or negotiate with the Employer without the prior consent of his supervisor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, but in no event longer than one hour prior to the end of the shift in which the grievance occurs. The Employer will recognize pay Stewards and deal with the said Committee as Committeepersons at their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular straight time lost in investigation processing grie- vances provided that, in the grievance procedure.
(a) opinion of the Employer, the time so spent is not unreasonable. The Employer acknowledges will pay Plant Committeepersons at their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular time lost in negotiating the right renewal of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthis Agreement.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. 5.01 The Union may elect or appoint and the Company shall recognize two (a2) The Employer acknowledges stewards, one of whom shall be the right Chief Xxxxxxx. Each Xxxxxxx at the time of the Union to appoint his/her appointment or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who election, shall have attained at least six (6) months seniority, shall be on the active roll of the Company and shall at all times while on Company property be subject to the rules and regulations to be observed by Employees.
5.02 One (b1) All Stewardsadditional Xxxxxxx will be recognized for the partial second shift
5.03 A Xxxxxxx with the approval of his/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmenther Supervisor, Stewards which approval shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent be permitted during his/her working hours to leave his/her regular working hoursduties for a reasonable length of time to investigate and settle grievances. Where an employee requests representation by another XxxxxxxSuch absence shall
5.04 In seeking the approval of his/her Supervisor to leave his/her regular duties, the Employer will comply Xxxxxxx shall specify where he/she is going and with this request within respect to a reasonable period grievance arising in the Supervisor's area he/she shall specify the nature of timethe grievance(s) and the Employee(s) involved. Upon entering the area of a Supervisor other than his/her own to investigate and settle a grievance the Xxxxxxx shall notify the Supervisor of the nature of the grievance(s) and the Employee(s) involved.
7.03 The Employer 5.05 Upon request to and with the approval of his/her Supervisor (which approval shall not be liable for the pay of any unreasonably withheld) a Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union will be allowed to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal consult with the said Committee as provided Chief Xxxxxxx concerning grievances in the grievance procedurehis/her jurisdiction.
(a) The Employer acknowledges authorization of a Supervisor to a Xxxxxxx to leave his/her work during working hours without loss of time or pay is subject to the right understanding that the time will be devoted to the prompt handling of grievances and will not be abused and that he/she will perform the work to which he/sheis assigned at all times except when necessary to leave his/her work to handle grievances as provided herein. Whenever in the opinion of the Operations Manager more than reasonable time is being taken by the Chief Xxxxxxx or Stewards to accomplish investigation and adjustment of a grievance, he/she may decline to approve payment for such time as he may consider to be excessive.
(b) The Company will endeavour to schedule meetings with Union Committees, Stewards, or member of Union Executive during normal working hours. Time spent on such matters outside of normal hours will be compensated for at time and one-half only if such meetings have been requested by Management.
(c) Notwithstanding the number of Employees recognized by the Company on the various Committees as designated by this Collective Agreement, the Local Union President shall be entitled to appoint attend Committee Meetings.
5.07 The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of Stewards, the effective date of their respective appointments and the name of the former Stewards they are displacing or otherwise select discontinuing.
5.08 Notwithstanding their seniority status the President/Unit Chair or designate and Chief Xxxxxxx or designate as referred to in 5.01 of Local Union 7042-109 shall in the event of layoff be retained or returned to a job, the duties of which they have the ability to perform. In the event there are more than thirty (30) active employees in the facility one additional xxxxxxx shall be added to this article.
5.09 The Company agrees to recognize and deal with a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees two Employees plus the President/Unit Chair, who shall be regular Employees of the Company, along with representatives of the International Union.
5.10 The Company agrees to recognize a Labour/Management Relations Committee consisting of representatives of the Company and the Union. The Committee shall meet at the request of either party for the purpose of discussing matters of mutual concern. The Committee shall have attained at least sixpower to make recommendations to the Union and the Company. Time spent by Employees in carrying out functions of the Committee shall be considered to be time worked.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) There shall be a maximum of nine stewards on the Stewards' Committee. At least two stewards shall be selected from each zone in the bargaining unit as defined in Schedule "A" of this Agreement. However, there shall not be more than one xxxxxxx from any one workplace. The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the will as stewards only employees who have attained acquired at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and one year's service under this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee Employer in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence writing of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that names of such stewards at the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission time of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, appointment and the Employer shall not make be required to any deductions from such stewards until it has been so notified. The xxxxxxx or the regular pay Stewards' Committee shall investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement. The Employer will a Negotiating Committee comprised of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with maximum of six employees who have acquired at least one year of seniority under this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union membersAgreement , one of whom shall act as Chairperson be the President of the Grievance CommitteeLocal. However, there shall not be more than one member of the Negotiating Committee from each Maintenance Shop. The Negotiating Committee shall meet with representatives of the Employer in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement with a view to negotiating the renewal of this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment and the Employer shall not be required to such employees until it has been so notified. The Employer shall notify the Union in writing of the names of the members of the Employer's Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment. No xxxxxxx or committee representative shall leave his/her work to investigate or process any grievances or to negotiate with the Employer without the prior consent of his/her supervisor, as the case may be , which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. A xxxxxxx or committee representative who wishes to enter any school must report his/her presence to the school office and indicate the purpose of his/her visit together with the name of any person to whom wishes to communicate. The Employer will recognize and deal with pay the said Committee as stewards or committeeman at their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular time lost in or processing grievances or in negotiating the renewal of this Agreement, provided that, in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right opinion of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee Employer, the amount of time so spent is not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixunreasonable.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. Section 4.1. The Union shall select in such manner as the Union shall determine to designate job stewards and a bargaining committee consisting of three (a3) bargaining unit employees of the College from the Facilities Operations bargaining unit. Unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement, it is understood that only the members of the bargaining committee shall attend any meetings with the College under this Agreement for purposes of collective bargaining negotiations. The Employer acknowledges Union shall also have the right to select alternate bargaining committee members, if necessary, to serve in the event of an extended absence of bargaining committee members due to sickness, layoff, or being on an approved leave of absence.
Section 4.2. The Union shall select in such manner as the Union shall determine a grievance committee consisting of three (3) bargaining unit employees of the College, from the Secretarial/Clerical and Facilities bargaining units. Unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement, it is understood and agreed that only the members of the Grievance Committee shall attend any meetings with the College under this Agreement for purposes of representation and grievance resolution. The Union shall also select alternate grievance committee members, if necessary, who shall serve in the event of an extended absence of Grievance Committee members due to lay off or being on an approved leave of absence.
Section 4.3. The Union shall promptly notify the College in writing of the names of the members of the bargaining committee, the members of the grievance committee, the names of the alternate members of these committees at such time when it becomes necessary that one or more alternate members be selected, and the names of the officers of the Union, and of any changes therein. The College shall promptly notify the Union in writing of the names of College representatives who have the authority to settle grievances.
Section 4.4. Whenever a duly authorized representative of the Union, other than a member of a committee, desires access to the College for the purpose of contract administration, s/he shall obtain permission from the Human Resources office of the College.
Section 4.5. The College recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx designate job stewards and ten (10) Stewards alternates from the College’s seniority list. The authority of the job stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among alternates so designated by the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityLocal Union shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the following duties and activities.
(1. The investigation and presentation of grievances with the College or the designated College representative in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement;
2. The solicitation of membership and collection of dues when authorized by appropriate Local Union action;
3. The transmission of such messages and information which shall originate with and are authorized by the Local Union or its officers, provided such messages and information:
a) have been reduced to writing; or
b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards if not reduced to writing, are of a routine nature and do not involve work stoppages, slow-downs, refusal to handle goods, or any other interference with the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent College’s business. Job stewards and alternates have no authority to take strike action, or any employee in other action interrupting the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence College’s business, except as authorized by official action of the Chief Xxxxxxx Union. The College recognizes these limitations upon the authority of job stewards and Stewardstheir alternates, and shall not hold the Union liable for any unauthorized acts.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that Section 4.6. Recognizing the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf importance of the Employer. In role of the union xxxxxxx in resolving problems or disputes between the College and its employees, the College reaffirms its commitment to the active involvement of union stewards in such processes in accordance with the terms of this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining Article.
Section 4.7. The College recognizes the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not employee’s right to be unreasonably withheldgiven requested representation by a xxxxxxx, nor shall or the designated alternate, at such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is as the employee reasonably necessarycontemplates disciplinary action. In accordance with this understanding, The College also recognizes the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests xxxxxxx'x right to be given requested representation by another Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx, or the designated alternate, at such time as the xxxxxxx reasonably contemplates disciplinary action. When requested by the Union or the employee, there shall be a xxxxxxx present whenever the College meets with an employee concerning grievances or discipline or investigatory interviews. In such cases, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer meeting shall not be liable for continued until the pay of any Xxxxxxx xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person alternate xxxxxxx is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingspresent.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right Section 4.8. Union Stewards can make a written request to be paid up to a maximum of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixtwo
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee group of four (4) Stewards from which shall consist of a Plant Committee, comprising three (3) members only, otherwise known as the Union membersGrievance Committee will be formed. The Grievance Committee will be composed of a Chief Xxxxxxx, a Deputy Chief Xxxxxxx and the Case Xxxxxxx. In the absence of one of whom the above, the Union may appoint a substitute. Each member of this Committee shall act as Chairperson have at least (3) months seniority with the Company and shall be regular employees of the Grievance CommitteeCompany during their time of office. The Employer said Committee will recognize and deal cooperate with the said Committee as provided Company in the grievance procedure.
administration of this Agreement. In the event of the day work force increases beyond employees (aexcluding employees on indefi- nite layoff), the Union may appoint an additional Xxxxxxx for each additional forty (40) employees or more: employees = Stewards, employees = Stewards. In the event the Company establishes an after- noon or night shift, the Union may appoint additional Stewards on that (those) on the basis of one (1) Xxxxxxx for every forty (40)employees on the shift: employees = Xxxxxxx, employees = Stewards Etc. The Employer names of the Chairman and members of the Plant Committee from time to time selected shall be given to the Company in writing and the Company shall not be required to recognize any such Xxxxxxx or Committeeman until it has been notified in writing by the Union of the name of same. The Company agrees to post notices of changes in Supervisory staff and to provide the Union with a copy of the notices. The Union agrees that the Stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Company and they will not leave their regular duties without first receiving permission from their Foremen. Such permis- sion will not be unreasonably withheld. The Company will pay for the time lost by Stewards at their base rate plus indirect bonus while performing their duties in accordance with this Agreement. The Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five four (54) employees who have attained and will recognize and deal with the Committee with respect to any matter which properly arises from time to time during the term of this Agreement, and will pay the members of this Negotiating Committee at least sixtheir base rate plus indirect bonus for time spent during normal working hours in negotiations or in the interpretation of this Agreement.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 8:01 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentappoint, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint elect or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) persons (in addition to the President and/or Vice-President of the Union), which Committee shall be called the Union Administrative Committee, one of whose members shall be the Chairperson, who are authorized to represent the employees who have attained from time to time in discussions and dealings with the Employer in connection with any matters which may properly arise out of the administration of this Agreement. The Chairperson and two (2) (in addition to the President and/or Vice-President of the Union) of the remaining Committee Persons shall also serve on the Negotiating Committee of the Union and the Grievance Committee. The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Committee and of any changes therein.
8:02 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to enlarge such Committee or Committees at least sixany time by the addition of non-University employee representatives of the Unifor-Canada or Unifor Local 2458 - Part-time Clerical Unit.
8:03 It is agreed that meetings between the Employer and the Union Administrative Committee or the Negotiation Committee of the Union called at the request of either party will normally be held during regular business hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Employees attending any meeting within working hours, including ones dealing with grievances, shall suffer no loss of pay. It is further agreed that the Chairperson shall be allowed six (6) hours per week with pay for the purpose of conducting Union business, the scheduling of same to be mutually agreed with one’s supervisor. It is agreed Negotiation Committee members shift schedules will be adjusted to account for negotiation days as part of their regular schedule. For any other meeting, the Union representative will provide their supervisor as much notice as possible. Such requests will not be unreasonably denied.
8:04 In the event of either party wishing to call a meeting for the purpose of discussing employee/management Union relations or matters arising out of the administration of this Agreement, the Associate Vice President, Human Resources, or their designate and/or the Union's President shall be notified in writing. The said meeting shall be held at a time and place that shall be fixed by mutual agreement. The said meeting shall be held within seven (7) calendar days following delivery of said notice in writing, except when such period of time is shortened or enlarged by agreement between the parties. The party calling the meeting shall submit an agenda at the same time as the notice of the meeting.
8:05 The Union, its agents and its members within the bargaining unit agree that there shall be no Union activities during working hours on the premises of the Employer except as referred to in this Agreement or approved in writing by the Labour Relations Manager or their delegate.
8:06 The Employer will provide suitable office space at a rental rate comparable to the space provided.
8:07 It is agreed that Negotiation Committee members will be granted fourteen (14) hours with pay for the purpose of preparing for renewal bargaining.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (5.01 For the purpose of representation with the Employer, the Union shall function and be recognized as follows:
a) The Employer acknowledges Union has the right to appoint Stewards. The Stewards are representatives of the employees in certain matters pertaining to this Agreement.
b) Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among Representatives are representatives of the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityin all matters pertaining to this Agreement, particularly for the purpose of processing grievances, negotiating amendments to or renewals of this Agreement and enforcing the employees' collective bargaining rights and any other rights under this Agreement and under the law.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards 5.02 The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of its officials and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence effective dates of their appointments within five (5) working days of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsdate of their appointments.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the 5.03 Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall will not absent themselves from their work to deal with grievances without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hoursEmployer. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, Permission will not be withheld unreasonably and the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timepay such Stewards at their prevailing hourly rates while attending to such matters.
7.03 5.04 The Union has the right to appoint the members of a Negotiating Committee. Employees on the committee shall be paid by the Employer at their prevailing hourly rates for all the time spent on negotiating a Collective Agreement with the Employer, whenever this takes place during the regular working hours of the employees concerned.
5.05 The Employer may meet periodically with their employees for the purpose of discussing any matters of mutual interest or concern to the Employer, the Union, and the employees. A Union Representative may attend such meetings.
5.06 There shall be no Union activity on the Employer’s time or on the Employer’s premises except that which is approved by the Employer and necessary for the processing of grievances and the administration and enforcement of this Agreement and to promote the maintenance and preservation of its bargaining rights. The Employer agrees that approval for jobsite visits shall not be liable withheld for more than one (1) working day after the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented same has been requested. No reasonable request by the Union when such person will be refused. No approval is absent from work needed for visits during coffee and lunch breaks.
5.07 The Employer agrees to acquaint new employees with the fact that a Collective Agreement is in effect and with the conditions of employment set out in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges articles dealing with Union security and Union Dues. New employees shall be advised of the right names of the Union Stewards. Stewards shall be given ten (10) minutes, without loss of pay, but subject to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union membersoperational requirements, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of to introduce new employees to the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureUnion’s policies.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. 7.01 The Region agrees to recognize the following Union representation:
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right Union Bargaining Committee of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least not more than six (6) months seniorityemployees, whose function shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the Collective Agreement.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) employees, except that the Chief Xxxxxxx Grievance Committee may be augmented by the Union President.
(c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in Union at meetings with the absence Region without proper authorization of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsUnion. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Region with the names of its officers. Similarly, the Region will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business.
7.02 The Union shall have the right to appoint Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The number of Stewards from a department or division shall be as set out in Schedule '1' attached to and forming part of this Agreement.
7.03 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may, on permission of the Commissioner of Human Resources, have access to the Region’s premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this Agreement. The President of the Local or designated Table Officer shall have reasonable access to the Region’s premises for the purpose of dealing with matters arising from this Agreement.
7.04 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have Committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentRegion, Stewards and that such persons shall not absent themselves from leave their work duties for Union business without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorsManager or his/her designate, such which permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld. On the completion of the Union business, nor the member or xxxxxxx shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. report back to his/her Manager or designate or to any job to which the employee was previously directed, and give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his absence.
7.05 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Region to the extent of their straight-time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from arbitration proceedings or matters before an official third party save and except attendance at meetings before a Conciliation Officer appointed under Section 18 of The Labour Relations Act.
7.06 Union business will be conducted, to the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her extent practical, outside regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall 7.07 Compensation will not be liable allowed for time spent outside of the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by employees' regular working hours, and the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges Region reserves the right of to withhold payment if the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance aforementioned Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize members and deal Stewards do not conform with the said Committee as provided accepted practice in the grievance proceduredealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if an unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 7.01 The Employer acknowledges Union may elect or appoint a Unit Chair and up to four stewards of which one will be the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Chief Xxxxxxx, but not more than one (1) per library branch excluding the Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from Xxxxxxx, among employees in the employees bargaining unit who have attained completed their probation period for the purpose of assisting employees in the presentation of complaints and/or grievances in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
7.02 The Employer shall not bargain with or enter into any agreement with an employee or group of employees in the Bargaining Unit. No employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at least six meetings with the Employer without proper authorization of the Union. In representing an employee or group of employees, an elected or appointed representative of the Union shall be spokesperson. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Employer with the names of its officers. Likewise, the Employer shall supply the Union with a list of its supervisory personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business.
(6a) months seniorityA Union Bargaining Committee shall be elected or appointed and consist of not more than two members and two alternates of the Union. The Union will advise the Employer of the Union members of the Committee.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the agrees to pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented time spent by the Union when Bargaining Committee members provided that direct negotiations take place for any part of such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsdays.
7.04 The Union shall keep the Employer acknowledges notified in writing of the names of the current Stewards and Officers and Officials of the bargaining unit as well as the effective date of their respective appointments.
7.05 Where the CEO intends to interview an employee for disciplinary purposes, the CEO shall so notify the employee in advance of the purpose of the interview in order that the employee may contact her Xxxxxxx to be present at the interview. A Xxxxxxx or local union officer may consult with a CUPE staff representative and may have her present at any discussion with the CEO which might be the basis for disciplinary action.
7.06 The Xxxxxxx may leave her work to investigate and adjust complaints affecting the group she represents, or do so by telephone, on the following conditions:
(a) The Xxxxxxx shall obtain the permission of the Chief Executive Officer or her designate before leaving her work/responding by telephone;
(b) The time off shall be devoted to the prompt handling of complaints and shall be limited to the time required for attending to complaints;
(c) The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if it deems the time so taken to be excessive;
(d) The complaint shall be scheduled at a time suitable to all concerned. No member of the Union bargaining unit shall lose pay as a result of attending such meeting.
(e) The Xxxxxxx shall document and report time spent adjusting complaints and/or grievances to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureChief Executive Officer.
(a) An employee, upon giving 24 hours notice shall have the right at any time to have access to and review his/her personnel record in the presence of the CEO or designate.
(b) An employee shall have the right to date and initial each page in his or her file.
(c) An employee shall have the right to make copies of any material contained in her personnel record. The Employer acknowledges may xxxx the right employee for the cost of making copies.
(d) The record of an employee shall not be used against her at any time after two (2) years following the Union incident giving rise to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthe record provided that no similar offence was committed within this period.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. 10.01 Five (a5) stewards shall be elected or otherwise appointed from the bargaining unit. The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the will recognize as a xxxxxxx only employees who have attained acquired seniority with the Employer. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of such stewards at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards the time of their appointments and the Chief Xxxxxxx Employer shall represent not be required to recognize any xxxxxxx until the Employer has been so notified. The Employer shall not bargain with or enter into any agreement with an employee or group of employees in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards No employee or group of employees shall only act in undertake to represent the absence Union at meetings with the Employer without the proper authorization of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsUnion.
7.02 The 10.02 A xxxxxxx or Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In Executive Officer may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from Agreement.
10.03 The stewards or Union Executive Officer may leave their work without first obtaining loss of basic pay to attend to union business on the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.following conditions:
(a) The time shall be devoted to the prompt handling or processing of grievances;
(b) The xxxxxxx concerned shall obtain the permission of his/her immediate supervisor before leaving his/her work Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld;
(c) The Employer acknowledges reserves the right to limit such time if it deems the time so taken to be excessive.
10.04 The national representative of the Canadian Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating of Public Employees will only enter any premises of the Employer after having obtained the prior consent of the Area Programme Director.
10.05 A Union Bargaining Committee shall be elected by the Union and shall consist of not more than five four (54) members who are employees who of the Employer. The Union shall have attained at least sixthe right to have assistance of the Canadian Union of Public Employees when dealing or negotiating with the Employer. It is understood that this Committee will not conduct any union business on the employer’s time, with the exception of time actually spent in collective bargaining negotiations. The bargaining committee shall not be constituted in a manner which would unduly restrict or reduce the Employer’s ability to provide service. The Employer shall reimburse employees for regular hours actually lost due to the presence of the employee in negotiations with the Employer up to the time of an application for conciliation.
10.06 The Employer shall make reasonable efforts to accommodate the Union requests, in a timely manner, for information such as, but not limited to, non-confidential financial information, job descriptions, bargaining unit wage rates and information relating to employee benefits.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to elect or appoint or otherwise select from the Union members of the Company, a unit committee composed of three (3) members; two (2) from Windsor and one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx from Chatham. One (1) member of the committee should be designated as the Chairperson and ten the Company will recognize the said committee for the purpose of handling any grievance or bargaining on any matter properly arising from time to time during the continuance of this agreement.
(10i) Stewards An alternate committee person shall be allowed to act when any of the regular committee persons are absent.
(ii) The Chairperson referred to in Article 6:01(a) will be required to work the day shift only and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityshall maintain full time status.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards The Chairperson or designate of the negotiating committee shall be permitted to investigate appeals, including the investigation of the circumstances in connection with the original grievance as lodged.
(c) One committee person without loss of pay be allowed to consult with the Chairperson of the unit, National Rep or local Union Rep on or off premises, regarding a Grievance.
(d) A National Representative(s) and/or local Union representative(s) may be present and participate in any meetings between the unit committee and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence Company.
(e) The Union recognizes that members of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards unit committee have regular duties to perform on behalf in connection with their employment and such members will not leave their regular duties before obtaining permission from their manager. In addition, the Union recognizes that all other members of the Employer. In accordance bargaining unit have regular duties to perform in connection with this acknowledgmenttheir employment, Stewards shall and such members will not absent themselves from leave their work without first regular duties for the purpose of consulting with members of the Union committee before obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such manager. Such permission shall not to be unreasonably withheldwithheld and, in accordance with their understanding, the Company will compensate such members for time spent in processing grievances or complaints during working hours.
(f) The Union agrees to supply the Company with the names of the chairperson and committee persons and to keep such list up to date at all times.
(g) Permission will be granted for balloting on Company premises for election of committee persons and local elections at times mutually agreed upon by the parties.
(h) The Union and members of the Union shall not on Company time, conduct Union activities, except as in this Agreement expressly provided, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work Union meetings of any kind be held at any time on the Company premises without the prior consent of the Company.
(i) The committee in the Windsor and/or Chatham office will be provided with a filing cabinet and lock. The parties also agree that they will be provided with access to a phone for more time than is reasonably necessaryUnion business in an employee common area (when required) to conduct Union business. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during The Chatham and Windsor Union representative may use his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable computer for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureCommunication purposes.
(aj) (i) The Employer acknowledges Company will allow the right Chairperson eight (8) hours per month and committee persons four (4) hours per month, if required, to attend to Union business without loss of pay providing prior notice has been provided and the matters relate to CAA employees and the Union, and shall include time taken to attend the monthly local executive meeting for Local 240 of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixUnifor. Such time is non-cumulative.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards elect from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityplant Union membership a Shop Committee.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and The Company further agrees to recognize the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent Shop Committee for the purpose of representation or any employee in other matters arising which concern the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act unit in accordance with the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsrights set out herein.
7.02 (c) The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Shop Committee shall be composed of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentone (1) Chairperson, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorstwo (2) Committeepersons, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timeand one (1) skilled trades Committeeperson.
7.03 (d) The Employer Shop Committee will be allowed to hold a committee meeting once (1) per month during company hours up to one (1) hour. A Union/Management committee shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right appointed consisting of the Union shop committee, and representatives from the employer and will meet quarterly (4) times per year for up to appoint or otherwise select 2 hours. Either party may invite a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson resource person to participate in the meeting if they chose to. The parties may mutually agree to meet more often if required.
8.02 A National Representative and/or Representatives of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize local Union may be present and deal participate in any meetings of the Shop Committee with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureCompany.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right Union recognizes and agrees that members of the Shop Committee have regular duties to perform in connection with their employment and that only such reasonable time as is necessary will be taken by such person during working hours to investigate and deal with grievances.
(b) The Chairperson shall be allowed the last three (3) paid hours at the end of the day shift on Tuesday to transact union business. When the Chairperson is absent for any reason the Company shall allow one other Committeeperson to utilize the three paid hours referred to in the above paragraph to transact union business provided that the provisions of Article 8.04 (a) are complied with.
(c) The Chairperson shall be regularly assigned to the day shift.
(d) An 8.01 (c) Committee member shall not be laid off out of the plant so long as there is a job that he/she has the skill and ability to perform.
(a) Before leaving his/her regular work to investigate and deal with a complaint or grievance, a Committeeperson shall obtain the permission from their Supervisor or the Vice President, Operations and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Committeeperson shall report to his Supervisor on his/her return.
(b) In the event that Management meets with an employee(s) for the purpose of taking disciplinary action, a Committeeperson shall be present in this meeting.
8.05 The Company will compensate a Committeeperson for the time spent during regular working hours in dealing with grievances at their regular rate of pay.
8.06 The Union agrees to appoint supply the Company with the names of the Shop Committee, including the name of the Chairperson, and to keep such list up to date at all times.
8.07 The Shop Committee and the Company representative shall meet providing there is business for their joint consideration at such times as may be mutually agreed upon. A request for a meeting will be indicated by a letter or otherwise select note from either party to the other party containing an agenda of subjects to be discussed.
8.08 The Company agrees to provide a Negotiating Committee private file cabinet, desk and chair for the use of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthe Plant Committee. An office will continue to be provided subject to significant change in the plant and facility. The Company shall provide the phone, fax and computer for the Union Office. Equipment maintenance is the Union’s responsibility.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4:01 The Employer shall recognize up to fourteen (14) committeepersons from the bargaining unit one (1) of whom shall be Chairperson and one (1) of whom shall be the Vice-Chairperson. Each committeeperson shall be an employee with at least one (1) year's seniority. Further, it is understood not more than two (2) committeepersons from any one (1) department will attend at meetings between the Hospital and the Union, unless agreed to otherwise.
4:02 The duties of the committeepersons are as follows:
(a) The committeepersons, together with the Chairperson and the National Representatives or Local Officer, shall negotiate with the Employer acknowledges the right renewal of this Agreement or the Union making of a new Agreement as herein provided. The Committeeperson shall be paid his regular rate for all regular scheduled working hours lost due to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among attending negotiating meetings with the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityEmployer.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and The Committeepersons will assist employees on all shifts in presenting their grievances to the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf representatives of the Employer. In accordance with A Committeeperson or Chairperson shall be given time off from his regular duties for the purpose of attending to any grievance that may arise out of this acknowledgmentAgreement, Stewards provided however that such Committeeperson or Chairperson shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining request and obtain the permission of their immediate supervisors, such his or her supervisor before leaving the job. Such permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 4:03 The Chairperson sha ll be assigned to the day shift.
4:04 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any also recognize a Negotiation Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee comprised of not more than five seven (57) employees who have attained from the Bargaining Unit, with at least sixone (1) year's seniority. All of the members of the Negotiating Committee shall be paid their regular rate of pay for all regular scheduled working hours lost due to attending meetings with the Employer. The Union shall have the right to have the assistance of Representatives of CAW-Canada and its Local 2458 when negotiating with the Hospital.
4:05 Negotiating Committee members who are scheduled to work 11:00 pm, to 7:00 am., or 3:00 pm., to ll:00 pm., on the day of negotiations shall have their shift changed to the day shift for the purpose of attending negotiations. If ne gotiations are scheduled on a day off, for any committee member, they shall be paid as if they worked that day and be scheduled for an alternate day off at a mutually agreeable time. Such change shall not be subject to premium payment. Further, days upon which negotiations occur shall be considered as days of work for all Negotiating Committee members.
4:06 The Union shall advise the Hospital of the names of the employees when they have been elected as committeepersons and/or members of the negotiating committee.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 7.01 The Employer acknowledges the right will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than ten (10) Stewards and ten employees selected by the Union to be known as “Stewards”, provided that no more than three (103) alternate Stewards from among members of the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and Grievance Committee, including the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent be present at any employee in meeting with the bargaining unitEmployer. Alternate Stewards shall only In order to provide proper representation for employees, the Union will appoint a temporary xxxxxxx to act in the absence place of any xxxxxxx who is absent from work for a period of more than seven (7) days. The Union will inform the Employer of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsname of the appointee.
7.02 The Union shall keep the Employer notified in writing of the names of its currently authorized members of the Grievance Committee.
7.03 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the EmployerEmployer and that such persons shall not leave their regular duties without having first secured permission from their immediate Supervisor, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from state their work without first obtaining destination to their immediate Supervisor and shall report again to him at the permission time of their immediate supervisorsreturn to work. This function is to be performed by the Xxxxxxx without loss of regular pay from the Employer.
7.04 Where an employee is required to attend a meeting in which a suspension or discharge is to be given, the Supervisor will inform the employee prior to the meeting of his right to have a Union Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. Where the employee requests such permission representation and a Union Xxxxxxx is not available, the Supervisor shall reschedule the meeting within the next twenty-four (24) hours and it shall then become the sole responsibility of the employee concerned to arrange for a Union Xxxxxxx to be in attendance when the meeting occurs.
7.05 The Chief Xxxxxxx and Union Business Agent shall receive copies of all disciplinary notices issued to members of the Bargaining Unit which have been placed on the individual’s personnel file at the time of issue unless the employee specifically requests copies not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timesent.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the agrees to recognize up to five (5) Union to appoint or otherwise select one Stewards (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and including the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee Xxxxxxx) elected from amongst employees in the bargaining unit, who have completed their probationary period. Alternate Stewards shall only act A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed The Chief Xxxxxxx may step in during the absence of any Xxxxxxx and assist in the of any grievance, or with any normal xxxxxxx function. The functions of these stewards shall be to assist employees in their respective areas in the presentingof any grievance to the Employerwhich may properly arise under the provisions of this Agreement. The Union shall keep the Employer notified, in writing, of the names of the Chief Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, and Stewards.
7.02 Union Stewards appointed or elected under this Article and the effective date of their respective appointments beforethe Employer is obligated to recognize the same. The Employer agrees to allow names of Union Stewards and the Unionvoice mail phone number to be placed in a binder in each work location. The Union acknowledges that the Union Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx have and must continue to perform their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employerand responsibilities. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from leave their work regular working duties without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorssupervisor to do so. Such permissionshall not be unreasonably denied. Should a Xxxxxxx be granted permission to leave their regular working duties, such permission not shall be granted under the following conditions: up to two (2) Stewards shall be given time off at any given period of time and the time off shall be devoted to the prompt handling of the grievance; the Employer reserves the right to limit such time if it deems the time taken to be unreasonably withheld, nor excessive; when resuming her regularduties and responsibilities,such Xxxxxxx shall such again report to her immediate supervisor; during the grantedtime off the Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay suffer no loss of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxxas such, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period compensate the Xxxxxxx at the rate of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable pay she would have received during her scheduled in her scheduled work for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance CommitteeEmployer. The Employer will recognize not pay the salary of the Chief Xxxxxxx, Stewards or bargaining unit members at Arbitration hearings. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time Stewards from representing part-time employees and deal with vice versa. It is agreed that the said Committee as provided Union and the employees will not engage in Union activities unless specifically set out elsewhere in the grievance procedureCollective Agreement during working hours or hold meetings at any time on the Employer's premiseswithout the express permission of the Employer.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right agrees to recognize a negotiating committeeconsisting of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five Chief Xxxxxxx and two (52) employees who have attained completed their probationary period whose function shall be to negotiate renewals of this Collective Agreement. One (1) of the members shall be the Chief Xxxxxxx. The Union shall notify the Employer, in writing of the names of such employees prior to the Commencement of negotiations. The Union Negotiating Committee shall have the right to havethe assistance of an representative during negotiationswith the Employer. The Employer will have an equal number of members at least sixthe negotiations table as the Union.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. 10.01 The Gallery agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee composed of the Chairperson and two (a2) other employees from the bargaining unit, one (1) of whom may be a part-time employee of the Union's choice.
10.02 The Employer acknowledges Gallery recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one elect five (15) Chief stewards from employees to assist the employees in presenting grievances to representatives of the Gallery. Xxxxxxx coverage may include the night shift. It is understood and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards agreed that stewards shall be appointed from among the employees who have attained completed their probationary period of service at least six the Gallery. The Union may designate three (63) months senioritystewards and one Chairperson to represent employees. The Union shall inform the Gallery in writing of the name of the stewards and the Chairperson and the effective dates of their appointment.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx 10.03 A Labour-Management Committee shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence be established consisting of three representatives of the Chief Xxxxxxx union and Stewards.three representatives of the Gallery. Such Committee may meet from time to time at mutually agreeable times in order to discuss matters of mutual concern. This
7.02 10.04 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have xxxxxxx has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentGallery, Stewards shall and that he/she will not absent themselves from their work leave such duties without first obtaining the permission of their his/her immediate supervisors, such managerial supervisor. This permission will not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such . Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, and the Employer Chairperson shall not make suffer any deductions from loss of pay for total time spent presenting grievances.
10.05 A National Representative may have access to the regular pay Gallery premises with the advance approval of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during the Director, Human Resources. The Union agrees that the National Representative will not engage in any activity which has the effect of interfering with the regularly scheduled work of employees except to the extent specifically authorized by the Director, Human Resources or his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxxdesignate.
10.06 In the interest of the more orderly administration of the agreement, the Employer Gallery will comply with this request within a reasonable period permit the Chairperson 1 shift or eight (8) hours per week, whichever is less, without loss of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable pay or benefits for the pay purpose of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by conducting the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right administrative business of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeelocal. The Employer scheduling of this time off will recognize be at a mutually agreed time between the Chairperson and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureManager, Protection Services.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 12.01 The Employer acknowledges the right Union shall designate a suitable number of the Union Shop Stewards, such number not to appoint or otherwise select exceed one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten per shift. However, the Company will recognize one (101) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act alternative xxxxxxx in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 an above-designated xxxxxxx. The Union acknowledges that must inform the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Company of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right identity of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeealternative xxxxxxx. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select shall also choose a Negotiating Shop Grievance Committee of not more than five two (52) employees members, one (1) of whom shall be the Union President who have attained shall be designated as the Chairman of the Committee. The Union shall inform the Company in writing of the identity of the Stewards and of the department or group of departments and shifts which each represents. Also, the Union shall keep the Company informed in writing of the identity of the members of the Shop Grievance Committee and of the Executive Officers of the Local Union. No one shall be eligible to serve as a Union Xxxxxxx or as a Grievance Committeeman unless he is an employee of the Company.
12.02 The privilege of Stewards and members of the Grievance Committee to leave their work without loss of basic pay to attend to Union business is granted on the following conditions:
(a) such business must be between the Union and the Management. Employees having grievances cannot discuss these with the Stewards in working hours except:
(i) in the case of a discharged employee, or,
(ii) prior to the initial presentation of the grievance at least sixStep 1 of Article 13.03 hereof;
(b) the time shall be devoted to the prompt handling of necessary Union business as outlined in Article 12.02 (a);
(c) the Xxxxxxx concerned shall obtain the permission of the Supervisor concerned for the necessary time, before leaving his work;
(d) the time away from productive work shall be reported in accordance with the timekeeping methods of the department in which the Xxxxxxx is employed.
12.03 The duties of a Xxxxxxx shall be to receive and present grievances and he shall do so only in accordance with the grievance procedure hereinafter set forth in Articles 13 and 15 hereof. Furthermore, the Stewards and the Grievance Chairman shall be responsible Union representatives in carrying out the proper and faithful administration of this Agreement.
12.04 The President of the Union will be maintained on a regular day shift operation, at the request of the Union. As such, he will function as Chairman of the Grievance Committee.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. 5.01 The Union may elect or appoint and the Company shall recognize a minimum of two (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (102) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among plus one Chief Xxxxxxx, except as provided below. Each Xxxxxxx, at the employees who time of his appointment or election, shall have attained at least six (6) months seniority, shall be on the active roll of the Company and shall at all times when on Company property be subject to the rules and regulations to be observed by Employees.
(a) An additional Xxxxxxx will be recognized from each shift, when normally five or more Employees are working in the department.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and A Xxxxxxx will be recognized in the Chief Xxxxxxx Maintenance Department. Not more than one person from the Maintenance Department shall represent any employee employees in meetings with the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsCompany.
7.02 5.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties Company agrees to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five three (53) employees Employees, one of whom will be the Chief Xxxxxxx, who shall be regular Employees of the Company, along with representatives of the International Union. The Company agrees to allow members of the Negotiating Committee the day off work without loss of pay, on each day the Committee is scheduled to meet with Management.
5.03 A Xxxxxxx with the approval of his/her Supervisor, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, shall be permitted during his/her working hours to leave his/her regular duties for a reasonable length of time to investigate and settle grievances. Such absence shall be recorded on a card supplied by the Company if the Company so requests.
5.04 In seeking the approval of his/her Supervisor to leave his/her regular duties, the Xxxxxxx shall specify where he/she is going and with respect to a grievance arising in the Supervisor's area he/she shall specify the nature of the grievance(s) and the Employee(s) involved. Upon entering the area of a Supervisor other than his/her own to investigate and settle a grievance the Xxxxxxx shall notify the Supervisor of the nature of the grievance(s) and the Employee(s) involved.
5.05 Upon request to and with the approval of his/her Supervisor (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld) a Xxxxxxx will be allowed to consult with the Chief Xxxxxxx concerning grievances in his/her jurisdiction.
(a) The authorization of a Supervisor to a Xxxxxxx to leave his/her work during working hours without loss of time or pay is subject to the understanding that the time will be devoted to the prompt handling of grievances and will not be abused and that he/she will perform the work to which he/she is assigned at all times except when necessary to leave his/her work to handle grievances as provided herein. Whenever in the opinion of the Plant Manager more than reasonable time is being taken by the Chief Xxxxxxx or Stewards to accomplish investigation and adjustment of a grievance, he/she may decline to approve payment for such time as he/she may consider to be excessive.
(b) The Company will endeavor to schedule meetings with Union Committees, Stewards, or member of Union Executive during normal working hours. Time spent on such matters outside of normal hours will be compensated for at time and one-half only if such meetings have attained been requested by Management.
5.07 The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of Stewards, and Committee members promptly after the effective date of their respective appointments and the name of the former Stewards they are displacing or discontinuing.
5.08 Notwithstanding their seniority status the President, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards as referred to of Local Union 16506-54 shall, as listed above, in the event of layoff, be retained or returned to a job within their Department, the duties of which they have the ability to perform without training. In the event that another Employee is displaced to make his/her job available to any of the above Officials, that Employee will be laid off in accordance with the Seniority Article herein. The Company will endeavor to return the Officials to a job performed by the least senior Employee whose job the Official can perform without training. Overtime premiums will not be paid as a result of the official exercising his/her rights under this article.
5.09 The Company agrees to recognize a Labour/Management Relations Committee consisting of representatives of the Company and two representatives of the Union. The Committee shall meet at least sixthe request of either party for the purpose of discussing matters of mutual concern. The Committee shall have power to make recommendations to the Union and the Company. Time spent by Employees in carrying out functions of the Committee shall be considered to be time worked.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union Association to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx members of the Association to the following committees having to do with the collective bargainingrelationship between the Employer and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the its employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards as defined herein, and the Chief Xxxxxxx Employer agrees to recognize such committees and representatives: Negotiating Committee, which shall represent any employee in be composed of up to three (3) members of the bargaining unit plus an outside counsel or advisor from the Association, whose duties shall consist of negotiating the renewal or modification of the terms of this Agreement with such representative or representatives of the Employer as the Employer may deem appropriate; Grievance which shall be composed of up to three (3) members of the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards , no than two (2) of whom shall only act in meet with the absence Employer at any time with respect to the processing of a grievance arising out of the Chief Xxxxxxx terms of this Agreement. Committee, which shall be composed of up to three (3) members of the bargaining unit an outside counsel or advisor from the Association, whose duties shall consist of negotiating a Pay Equity Plan in accordance with Bill An Act to Provide for Equity with such representative or representatives of the Employer as the Employer may deem appropriate. Members of the negotiating, grievance and Stewards.
7.02 pay equity committees shall be known as staff representatives and no employee shall be eligible to serve as a staff representative unless such employee has completed her probationary period. The Union Association shall notify the Human Resources Department in writing of the names of its staff representatives and their alternates, and the name or names of its other authorized representatives and the respective dates of their appointments as well as their mailing addresses. The Association acknowledges that the Stewards have members of the negotiating, grievance and pay equity committees will continue to perform their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall Employer and that such persons will not absent themselves from leave their work duties without first obtaining the permission of from their immediate supervisors, manager and on completion of such duties shall report back to that official. Such permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, such employee shall be compensated by the employer to the extent of their regular pay for such time spent in with the matters arising out this Agreement, up to, but not including arbitration, providing the matter cannot be dealt with outside of regular hours. Compensation will not be allowed for time outside of the regular hours, and the Employer shall reserves the right to withhold payment if the member of the Association does not make conform to the accepted practice in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters. It is agreed that the Association will endeavour to ensure that not more than one (1)representative and/or committee member will be absent from a particular department, section of a department, area or program of that department, at any deductions one time. Representatives of the Association may enter the Hospital premises with prior approval from the regular pay Employer in order to assist in the settlement of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hoursgrievance. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer Such permission shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsunreasonably withheld.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint appoint, elect or otherwise select two (2) Stewards, one of whom shall be the Chief Xxxxxxx. The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the name of the Xxxxxxx or Chief Xxxxxxx immediately after she has been appointed, elected or otherwise selected and immediately after her term as a Xxxxxxx or Chief Xxxxxxx has ended. The Employer will recognise a Union negotiating committee which will be comprised of a maximum of one (1) Xxxxxxx and one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx (“Union Negotiating Committee”). The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Union Negotiating Committee and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityany changes therein.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 6.02 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint appoint, elect or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee committee of not more than five two (52) employees persons for the purpose of representing Employees in grievances. Such committee shall be called the “Union Grievance Committee” and one of the members on the Union Grievance Committee shall be the Chief Xxxxxxx. When requested by an Employee, one member of the Union Grievance Committee is authorized to represent an Employee in meeting with the Employer if that meeting has been called as a result of a grievance as set out in this Agreement. The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Union Grievance Committee and any changes therein.
6.03 The Employer acknowledges and agrees that the Union has the right to enlarge the aforementioned Committees at any time by the addition of representatives of the International Union who have attained are not Employees. The Union shall inform the Employer in writing at least sixforty-eight
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of will a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist Plant Com- mittee of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Plant Committee Chairperson and be selected by the membership of the Union from among the employees, for the purpose of handling and settling grievances. One Committeeperson shall be selected from employees in the Plastics/ shall be selected from the employees in the Warehouse Department. One person shall be selected from employees in the Department. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of such Committeepersons at the time of their appoint- ment. Each member of the Plant Committee shall have at least one year’s seniority. The three members of the Plant Committee will be retained on the in their individual classifi- cations so long as it is consistent with Company requirements and so long as the employee(s) in question is capable of performing the work required. Where a shift has no Committeeperson representation, the Employer will one Xxxxxxx for each unrepresented shift. Such Stewards will be selected from among the employees on these unrepresented shifts and will have at least one year’s seniority. The Stewards will not be members of the Plant Com- mittee. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of such Stewards at the time of their appointment. The Xxxxxxx, Committeeperson or the Plant Committee shall investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance CommitteeProcedure set out in this Agreement. At any further negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement, the bargaining unit will be represented by the Plant Committee as defined in Article the Union’s National Representative and/or the President of Local No Xxxxxxx or Committeeperson shall leave his work to investigate or process any grievance or negotiate with the Employer without the prior consent of his supervisor, which con- sent shall not be unreasonably withheld, but in no event longer than one hour prior to the end of the shift in which the grievance occurs. The Employer will recognize pay Stewards and deal with the said Committee as Committeepersons at their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular straight time lost in investigation or processing grievances provided that, in the grievance procedure.
(a) opinion of the Employer, the time so spent is not unreasonable. The Employer acknowledges will pay Plant Committeepersons at their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular time lost in negotiating the right renewal of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthis Agreement.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 4:01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint appoint, elect or otherwise select from the bargaining unit three (3) Committeepersons, one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx of whom shall be Unit Chairperson. A Committeeperson must be a seniority employee employed within the bargaining unit described in Article 2 of this Agreement and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who must have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and 4:02 The Employer acknowledges that Committeepersons are authorized to represent unionized employees in all matters relating to the Chief Xxxxxxx Collective Agreement. Further that Committeepersons shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence serve as members of the Chief Xxxxxxx Negotiating Committee and Stewardssuch other representatives of the union who are authorized to represent the employees in discussions and dealings with the Employer in connection with any matters which may properly arise out of the administration of this Agreement. The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Committee and any changes therein.
7.02 The Union acknowledges 4:03 It is acknowledged, understood and agreed that the Stewards Committeepersons have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employeras employees and that such persons shall not leave their regular duties without obtaining permission from his/her supervisor. The supervisor will not unreasonably refuse to grant a Committeeperson permission to leave his/her regular duties. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards the understanding such employees shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining suffer loss of pay, while performing any of the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not duties required to be unreasonably withheld, nor performed by x Committeeperson pursuant to the provisions contained in this Agreement.
4:04 Where a supervisor intends to discipline an employee the supervisor shall notify the employee and the employee=s Committeeperson as far in advance as is possible of the purpose of such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than interview. Such meeting shall not proceed until the foregoing persons are available to be present.
4:05 It is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, agreed that meetings between the Employer shall not make any deductions from and the regular pay Union called at the request of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent either party will normally be held during his/her regular working hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Where Employees attending any meeting within normal working hours, including ones dealing with grievances shall suffer no loss of pay.
4:06 In the event of either party wishing to call a meeting for the purpose of discussing matters arising out of the administration of this Agreement, shall notify the other party in writing and supply an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, agenda for the Employer meeting. The meeting will comply with this request be held within a reasonable time period following receipt of timesaid notice.
7.03 4:07 The Union is hereby established as the sole collective bargaining agent for the employees within the bargaining unit, and the Employer undertakes not to enter into any other agreement or contract with the employees within the bargaining unit either individually or collectively.
4:08 The Employer shall not be liable agrees that it will provide reasonable access to its premises to any Union representative for the pay purpose of attending to any Xxxxxxx business connected with the Union.
4:09 On the request of either party, the Union Committeepersons (at least two of three), members of management and others as mutually agreed upon by the designated representatives, shall meet at least quarterly until this agreement is terminated for the purpose of discussing issues relating to the workplace which affect the parties or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented bound by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeethis agreement. The Employer will recognize and deal with parties agree to prepare an agenda one week prior to the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedurescheduled meeting.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 5:01 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one an Office/Bargaining Committee composed of One (1) Chief Xxxxxxx Chairperson and ten a minimum of two (102) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among committee persons. When there is a change in the employees who have attained at least six (6) months senioritysize of the working force, the number of Office/Bargaining committeepersons may be adjusted by mutual consent.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards 5:02 It is understood and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges agreed that the Stewards chairperson/committeeperson(s) shall have their regular duties to perform on behalf perform. Any committeeperson, with the approval of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmenthis/her supervisor, Stewards when he/she is available, shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent permitted during his/her regular working hourshours to leave his/her regular duties, without loss of pay, for a reasonable length of time to conduct Union business within his/her jurisdiction. Where an employee requests representation by another XxxxxxxIt is also understood and agreed that the supervisor's approval will not be arbitrarily withheld. When attending to union business, it is understood and agreed that the chairperson may inform his/her supervisor. In the case where the chairperson leaves the plant, he/she will notify his/her supervisor. In the absence of the supervisor, his/her designate will be notified.
5:03 In circumstances where a committeeperson's supervisor is not available per Section 5:02, the Employer committeeperson will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timeleave written notification on his/her supervisor’s or designate’s desk, as to where he/she may be contacted.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for 1. When a Union Committeeperson intends to leave the pay of any Xxxxxxx Company facility to attend Union business that relates to the Company’s Local 35 Bargaining Unit Membership, such Committeeperson will notify his/her Supervisor, or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges Supervisor’s absence, the right Supervisor’s designate, of such intention, with as much advance notice as possible. Such notification will contain the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.following information:
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right general nature of the Union business to appoint be attended to, (e.g. collective agreement administration, grievance(s) review, arbitration preparation);
(b) The time of departure from the Company facility and the estimated time the committeeperson will be gone. If the initial estimate is to be exceeded, the committeeperson agrees to provide notice of the revised estimation, as soon as possible, to the supervisor or otherwise select his/her designate;
(c) The location outside the facility that the committeeperson will be going to.
2. It is agreed that the only business to be attended to by a Negotiating committeeperson outside the facility on Company paid time pursuant to Article 5:02 is business that relates to the Company’s Local 35 bargaining unit membership.
5:05 Pay for attendance for the Chairperson/committeeperson at Siemens Council Meetings, attendance on Paid Education Leave, and for attendance at negotiations or negotiation preparation is pursuant to Article 11 of the Collective Agreement. Exception is if the Chairperson is absent at attendance to Siemens Council Meeting only for a partial day (defined as less than four (4) hours), the Company will compensate the Chairperson.
5:06 A committeeperson, when on Union business, will notify the supervisor concerned, if he/she is available, when entering a department other than his/her own.
5:07 The Company shall provide steady day work for the Union Committee Members.
5:08 If the Union Chairperson is removed from his/her job classification because of excessive Union business, the Chairperson shall suffer no loss of wages as a result of such removal. The Chairperson will return to his/her former position when the Company so decides or at the expiry of his/her term(s) of office, whichever occurs first.
5:09 The Union agrees to supply the Company with the names of committeepersons and local Union officers, and to keep such list up to date at all times.
5:10 The National Representative of the Union and/or additional representation may be present and participate in meetings between the Office Committee and the Company.
5:11 The Company agrees to provide the Chairperson with an office appropriately situated. The office space will not more be less than five (5) employees who have attained at least six119 sq ft. with a minimum linear wall size of 8 ft.
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Samples: Memorandum of Agreement
Representation. 12.01 The Gallery will recognize a Negotiating Committee consisting of not more than four (a4) employees to be selected by the Union. The Employer acknowledges Gallery agrees to meet with the Union Negotiating Committee from time to time at mutually agreeable times in order to negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. Members of the Negotiating Committee shall not suffer any loss of pay for the time spent negotiating with the representatives of the Gallery up to and including conciliation, but not beyond.
12.02 The Gallery recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select elect Stewards from employees to assist the employees in presenting grievances to representatives of the Gallery. It is understood and agreed that Xxxxxxxx shall be elected from employees who have completed their probationary period of service at the Gallery. The Union may designate up to fourteen (14) Stewards and one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among to represent employees. The Union shall inform the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Gallery in writing of the name of the Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in and the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence effective dates of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardstheir election.
7.02 12.03 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have Xxxxxxx has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall Gallery and that she will not absent themselves from their work leave such duties without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such the Department Manager. This permission will not to be unreasonably withheld. Xxxxxxxx and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall not suffer any loss of pay for total time spent in preparing and presenting grievances, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves up to but not including Arbitration.
12.04 In the event that an employee(s) from their work for more the part-time than bargaining unit is reasonably necessary. In elected as the President or Chief Xxxxxxx of the Union, the Gallery recognizes that she may represent full-time employees in accordance with this understanding, Article 13 – Complaint and Grievance Procedure in presenting grievances to representatives of the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timeGallery.
7.03 12.05 The Employer shall not be liable Gallery agrees to provide an office space for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented joint use by the Union when such person and the CAW Local where the Union Local may keep a filing cabinet for its own use and, on an ad hoc basis, will attempt to provide facilities for use by officers and Stewards of the trade union to discuss grievances. It is absent from work understood and agreed that this is not a guarantee that meeting facilities will always be available. Furthermore, nothing in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsthis Article should be construed as granting permission to meet during working hours and permission to meet on Gallery premises during working hours must be obtained in advance of any meeting.
7.04 12.06 A Staff Representative may have access to the Gallery premises with the advance approval of the Director, Staff and Volunteer Resources. The Employer acknowledges Union agrees that the right Staff Representative will not engage in any activity which has the effect of interfering with the regularly scheduled work of employees except to the extent specifically authorized by the Director, Staff and Volunteer Resources or her designate.
12.07 In the interest of the more orderly administration of this Collective Agreement, the Gallery will permit the Local President or designate one (1) day per week without loss of pay or benefits for the purpose of conducting the administrative business of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance CommitteeLocal. The Employer scheduling of this time off will recognize and deal be determined by the Department Manager through discussion with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureemployee.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer Union and/or the employees covered by this Agreement will not engage in Union activities, solicit membership, or collect other fees during working hours or hold meetings at any time on premises of the University without the express permission of the University or its designated representatives.
6.02 The University acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards xxxxxxx from among the University employees who shall have attained at least been on the University's payroll continuously for a period of six (6) months seniorityimmediately prior to his selection.
6.03 The Union shall notify the University in writing of the name of the xxxxxxx. The University shall not be required to recognize any xxxxxxx until such notification from the Union has been received.
6.04 Within sixty (60) days after the signing of this Agreement, the University will post the Agreement on the University’s website under the Employee Relations section of the Human Resources home page and provide a searchable PDF document of the Agreement. The searchable PDF will exclude the signatures.
6.05 The privilege of the xxxxxxx to leave his work without loss of basic pay to attend a meeting with the University is granted on the following conditions:
(a) The xxxxxxx concerned shall request permission of the Vice-President, Finance, Administration & Strategic Capital Investments, or his designate, for an appointment time before leaving his work.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and The time shall be devoted to the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence prompt handling of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedurenecessary business.
(ac) The Employer acknowledges University reserves the right to limit time if it deems the time to be excessive.
6.06 The University will recognize up to two (2) union members to meet with the University to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. The union shall reimburse the University for wage and benefit costs of the members.
6.07 An employee who is to receive a verbal or written reprimand, suspension or who is to be discharged shall have the privilege of having the xxxxxxx or another bargaining unit member who is available at the time, to witness the meeting.
6.08 Either party may be represented or assisted by an outside representative at any meeting of the parties. Either the Union or the University may request the attendance of a staff representative at a meeting of the parties with advance notice to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthe other party.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 3:01 For the purpose set out in this Agreement and to ensure the carrying out of the obligation and responsibilities thereof, a Shop Committee shall be formed from among the staff of each Terminal Elevator and each Shop Committee shall have a designated Chairperson.
3:02 Although only three members of the Shop Committee, one of whom shall be the Chairperson, will meet with representatives of the Company as soon as possible when requested, the number of employees serving on the Shop Committee will not be limited to three.
3:03 All matters pertaining to the application of this Agreement or any matters wherein the parties to the Agreement feel aggrieved, shall be taken up by the Shop Committee with the Company’s designated representative or conversely by the Company’s designated representatives with the Shop Committee.
3:04 The Employer acknowledges the right Secretary of the Union will supply the Superintendent or Operations Supervisor, in each elevator, with the names of the Shop Committee, Union Safety Committee and Union’s appointees to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx the Joint Safety and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among Health Committee, including the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityrespective Chairpersons.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards 3:05 The Company will not unreasonably deny any authorized Union representative access to its elevator premises upon the presentation to the Superintendent of an entrance pass. Notice should also be given to the Superintendent when leaving the premises. Access will only be accorded to enable such Union officials to visit and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee engage in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence discussion with appropriate officials or employees of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Company in respect of matter arising out of the Employeradministration of the Agreement. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer Such visits shall not be liable used for the pay purpose of any Xxxxxxx or conducting Union meetings. The pass mentioned herein will, by its condition, relieve the Company from responsibility for any other member injury sustained by such officers of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union. The authorized Union when such person is absent from work representative shall in addition to the preparation for or attendance foregoing, sign his name in an appropriate record book, an acknowledgement that the individual has entered the Company’s facility and shall at arbitration hearingsthe time of leaving the Company’s facility sign his name so indicating.
7.04 3:06 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Shop Committee which shall consist of (not exceeding three (3) Union membersmembers at work) shall be allowed to meet once a month for a period not exceeding one (1) hour with no loss of benefits.
3:07 An Employee wishing access to his personnel file regarding disciplinary matters, one of whom shall act make such requests to his Operations Supervisor, and as Chairperson soon as practical thereafter arrangements will be made for a time convenient to the Company and the Employee to review the file. The Employee may request that he be accompanied by a member of the Grievance Shop Committee. The Employer Any notation in such Employee’s file relating to disciplinary matters shall be voided after twenty-four (24) months. In case of layoffs of more than a three (3) month duration, the twenty-four month period will recognize and deal be extended by the duration of the layoff.
3:08 An Employee with a Union problem involving the Company shall, with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges permission of his Immediate Supervisor have the right to see and to speak to the Shop Chairperson or a Shop Committee member, who is on the job, without loss of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixwages.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 5.01 A Shop Xxxxxxx is an employee elected or appointed by the Union members to represent the employees.
5.02 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to elect or appoint or otherwise select Shop Stewards. There will be one (1) Chief Shop Xxxxxxx and ten (10) per location for the Plant employees. The Union also reserves the right to appoint or elect additional Shop Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityfor each shift.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards 5.03 The names of the stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence names of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsUnion Officers shall be given to the Company in writing. The Company shall not be required to recognize any xxxxxxx until it has been so notified by the Union.
7.02 5.04 The Union acknowledges agrees that the Shop Stewards have regular duties work to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards and that they shall not absent themselves from only stop and/or leave their work without first obtaining with the permission of the Plant Supervisor or their immediate supervisorsdesignate, such which permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld, nor and upon resuming their regular duties, they shall such Stewards absent themselves from again report to their work for more time than is reasonably necessarysupervisor. In accordance One
(1) Shop Xxxxxxx may, with this understandingpermission, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during leave his/her regular working hours. Where work for a period of time to attend to Union business only on the following conditions:
a) Such business must be between the Union and the Company.
b) The time will be devoted to the prompt handling of necessary Union business.
c) At no time shall the Shop Xxxxxxx interrupt an employee requests representation while he/she is engaged in Company business, unless so authorized by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of supervisor.
d) The Company reserves the right to limit such time if it deems the time so taken to be excessive.
5.05 The Union may elect/appoint up to three (3) negotiation representatives from amongst the bargaining unit which shall include; bargaining unit members/employees. Such employees shall be compensated as prescribed below. The Company agrees that the Union shall select negotiation representatives from bargaining unit members in good standing to participate in such negotiations. The Union agrees to pay the negotiation representatives at their appropriate hourly rate at straight time.
7.03 5.06 The Employer shall not be liable Company agrees to pay Union Stewards for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance representing members at arbitration hearingsgrievance meetings only at their appropriate hourly rate at straight time.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right 5.07 Failure of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist exercise any of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal its rights in accordance with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureCollective Agreement shall not be considered a waiver or abandonment of any such right.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint appoint, elect or otherwise select a Committee of not more than nine (9) persons which shall be called the Union Administrative Committee, one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among of whose members shall be the Chairperson, who are authorized to represent the employees who from time to time in discussions and dealings with the Employer in connection with any matters which may properly arise out of the administration of this Agreement.
(b) The Chairperson and five (5) Union Administrative Committee Members shall serve on the Negotiating Committee of the Union and the Grievance Committee. The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Committee and of any changes therein. Persons serving on aforesaid Committees must have attained at least a minimum of six (6) months seniority. In the period of six (6) months prior to the termination of this Collective Agreement, each member of the Union Negotiating Committee shall be entitled to two (2) full days with pay to prepare and finalize bargaining proposals.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 8:02 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint enlarge such Committee or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist Committees at any time by the addition of three (3) Union members, one representatives of whom shall act as Chairperson Unifor Local 2458 who are not members of the Grievance CommitteeBargaining Unit and representatives of Unifor who are not members of the Bargaining Unit when dealing with the Employer.
8:03 It is agreed that meetings between the Employer and the Union Administrative Committee or the Negotiation Committee of the Union called at the request of either party will normally be held during regular working hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Employees attending any meeting within working hours, including ones dealing with grievances, shall suffer no loss of pay.
8:04 In the event of either party wishing to call a meeting for the purpose of discussing employee/management Union relations or matters arising out of the administration of the within Agreement, the Vice-President, Human Resources, or their delegate of the Employer and/or the Union's President shall be notified in writing. The said meeting shall be held at a time and place that shall be fixed by mutual agreement. The said meeting shall be held within seven (7) calendar days following delivery of said notice in writing, except when such period of time is shortened or enlarged by agreement between the parties. The party calling the meeting shall submit an agenda at the same time as the notice of the meeting.
8:05 The Union, its agents and its members within the Bargaining Unit agree that there shall be no Union activities during working hours on the premises of the Employer except as referred to in this Agreement or approved in writing by the Employee Relations Manager or their delegate.
8:06 The Employer will provide suitable office space at a rental rate comparable to the space provided. The Employer will recognize provide a computer with access to the internet, a printer and deal with an extra copy of the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureoffice key.
(a) The Employer acknowledges It is agreed between the right parties that the Chairperson of the Local or their designate will suffer no loss of salary whenever they are requested by a proper University official to attend upon that official for discussion purposes. It is further agreed that the Chairperson of Unifor Local 2458 shall be allowed three (3) days per week with pay for the purpose of conducting Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating business. For any other meeting, the union representative will provide their supervisor as much notice as possible. Such requests will not be unreasonably denied.
(b) It is further agreed that the Vice-Chairperson shall be allowed one (1) day per week with pay for the purpose of conducting Union business.
(c) It is further agreed that Union Administrative Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixMembers shall be allowed two
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 5.01 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select seven (7) shop stewards as follows: one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx from the Housekeeping and ten Laundry department, two (102) Stewards from the Restaurant, Beverage Production and ten Service department, one (101) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six Kitchen department, one (61) months seniority.
from the Maintenance and Swimming Pool department, one (b1) All Stewards/alternate Stewards from the Front Desk and Front of the House Porters department, and one (1) from the Banquets and Back of the House Porters department (one (1) such xxxxxxx shall be appointed by the Union as the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee Xxxxxxx) from amongst employees in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act unit who have completed their probationary period of employment, for the purpose of assisting employees in presenting grievances to the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In Company, in accordance with the provisions of this acknowledgment, Stewards Agreement. No deduction shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions made from the regular pay of a Union Xxxxxxx for reasonable time so necessarily spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxxon processing a grievance under Step 1, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx Step 2 or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson Step 3 of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureProcedure (Article 6).
(a) 5.02 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five seven (57) employees employees, one of which shall be the Chief Xxxxxxx. The Company and the Union recognize that the responsibility of the Negotiating Committee is negotiating the terms of a Collective Agreement. No more than one (1) employee shall be appointed or selected from a department contained in Article 10.01 (b) hereof. Employees serving on the negotiating committee shall be paid for time reasonably spent, to a maximum of eight (8) hours per day, in direct negotiations with the Company, for the renewal of a collective agreement.
5.03 The Union shall keep the Company notified in writing of the names of the shop stewards and the effective dates of their appointments. Only stewards who have attained at least sixbeen so named by the Union will be recognized by the Company.
5.04 The Union acknowledges the shop stewards and members of the Negotiating Committee have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Company and such persons will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission of their immediate supervisor, or in his absence the General Manager or his designate, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, and when resuming their regular duties will report again to their immediate supervisor or, in his absence, the General Manager or his designate.
5.05 As part of the new employee orientation process, the Company shall introduce the new employee to their respective department Xxxxxxx. During business hours, the Xxxxxxx shall be allowed fifteen (15) minutes with no loss in pay to speak with the employee in private.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 11.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one Officers, and no more than two (12) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Site Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unitper Community Centre. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges and agrees that the Officers and Site Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf and will not leave their regular duties to assist employees in respect of the Employer. In accordance with matters arising under this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work Agreement without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission Executive Director and will similarly report upon returning to their regular duties. Permission shall not to be unreasonably withhelddenied. Subject to clause 31.02, nor time spent during an employee’s regular working hours pursuant to this Agreement shall such be without loss of pay. Notwithstanding the appointment of Site Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandingby Community Centre as designated herein, the Employer shall not make any deductions from recognizes that there may be occasions on which a Union Representative may assist in the regular pay processing of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by grievance originating in another XxxxxxxCommunity Centre.
11.02 The Union will supply the City and the Community Centres with a list of all of its Stewards and Officers and the Community Centre they represent, as soon as they are elected or otherwise appointed, and thereafter will notify in writing of any changes.
11.03 Employees, not exceeding five (5) in number, who are required to attend negotiation meetings to renew the Collective Agreement with Representatives of the Employer shall be granted time off from work for this purpose after giving reasonable advance notice in writing to the Executive Director. This time off shall be with pay at the employee’s regular rate of pay. Those employees who normally work the afternoon shift will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from expected to work in the preparation for evening after they have attended negotiations during the day, provided that the negotiations are four (4) hours or attendance at arbitration hearingsless on that day. In the event that two (2) or more Representatives are from one Centre and this leave would create operational difficulties, the Union agrees to meet with the Employer to discuss these concerns.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges 11.04 All correspondence and notifications provided to the right Union under this Agreement shall be directed to the President of Local 2998 and copied to the Recording-Secretary of the Union Union, other than that related to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided Arbitration process or unless otherwise stipulated in the grievance procedureCollective Agreement.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right A Representative of the Union shall be given an opportunity to appoint meet with each new employee working eighteen (18) hours per week or otherwise select greater within their respective regular working hours, without loss of pay, for a Negotiating Committee maximum of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthirty
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges agrees to an Executive Com- mittee consisting of not more than six elected members of the right employees covered by this Agreement, for the purposes of the negotiation and administration of this Agreement. This committee will also serve as the Union positions, President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Secretary Treasurer, Sergeant-at-Arms, Chief Xxxxxxx. The aforementioned Committee shall not suffer any loss of pay or benefits during any and all negotiating meetings up to and including conciliation, but not beyond. This Committee may be enlarged at any time by the addition of a non-university representative of the Union when deal- ing with the Employer. The Employer agrees to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and 9 stewards including the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee for the purpose of assisting employees in presen- ting grievances to the Employer as set forth in this Agreement. These stewards, who will be elected or appointed from amongst the employees in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence , will each represent a segment of the Chief Xxxxxxx bargaining unit as listed in Appendix It is understood and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have agreed a xxxxxxx has his regular duties as an employee to perform on behalf of and that if it is necessary , to investigate a grievance or attend a grievance hearing during work- ing hours, the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall xxxxxxx will not absent themselves from their leave his work without first obtaining obtain- ing the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission his Supervisor which shall not to be unreasonably withheld, nor . The xxxxxxx shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more report again to his Supervisor at the time than is reasonably necessaryof his return to work. In accordance with this understanding, The Union shall notify the Employer shall not make any deductions from in writing of names of the regular pay stewards, and elected officers of the Union and the effective dates of their elections or appointments Terms of Reference for Union-Management Relations Committee The Union-Management Relations Committee will serve to: administer the terms of the Agreement between Local and the University act as the Safety Committee as required under provincial legislation address matters outside the Agreement which are of mutual concern. Membership will consist of: For the Assistant Director of Employee Relations Manager, Residences Manager, Cash Outlets Manager, Central Food Commissary Executive Committee Members For the Union President Vice-President Recording Secretary Secretary/Treasurer Sergeant-at-Arms Chief Xxxxxxx The Employer will endeavour to inform the Union/Manage- ment Committee of major amendments to the rules and regula- tions in Article whenever possible, prior to their implementation. It may be desirable to request persons other than listed under 2 above to attend for specific discussions. Provided the University to the attendance of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any the bargain- ing unit, that employee will not suffer a loss of pay. The Committee provided will meet once per month unless changed by mutual matters for herein or for any employee represented discussion will be exchanged by the Union when such person is absent from work in and Management at least working days prior to the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeemeeting. The Employer University will recognize provide secretarial service and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureminutes will be produced and distributed to all members within one week of each meeting.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) There shall be a maximum of nine stewards on the Stewards' Committee. At least two stewards shall be selected from each zone in the bargaining unit as defined in Schedule of this Agreement. However, there shall not be more than one xxxxxxx one workplace. The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the will as stewards only employees who have attained acquired at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and one year's service under this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee Employer in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence writing of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that names of such stewards at the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission time of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, appointment and the Employer shall not make be required to any deductions from such stewards until it has been notified. . The xxxxxxx or the regular pay Stewards' Committee shall investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement. The Employer will a Negotiating Committee comprised of a Xxxxxxx bargaining unit, he/she shall be deemed the Unit Chairperson. If the President is not part of the bargaining unit, he/she shall be entitled to be on the Negotiating Committee as an additional member, with lost wages to be paid for time so spent during his/her regular working hoursby the Union. Where an employee requests representation by another XxxxxxxIt is further agreed that there shall not be more than one member of the Negotiating Committee from each Maintenance Shop, nor more than two maintenance employees on the Negotiating Committee." The Negotiating Committee shall meet with representatives of the Employer will comply in accordance with the provisions of this request within Agreement with a reasonable period view to negotiating the renewal of time.
7.03 this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment and the Employer shall not be liable for required to such employees until it has been notified. The Employer shall notify the pay Union in writing of the names of the members of the Employer's Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment. No xxxxxxx or committee representative shall leave his/her work to investigate or process any grievances or to negotiate with the Employer without the prior consent of his/her supervisor, as the case may be, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. A xxxxxxx or committee representative who wishes to enter any school must report his/her presence to the school office and indicate the purpose of his/her visit together with the name of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeewishes to communicate. The Employer will recognize and deal with pay the said Committee as stewards or committee representatives at their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular time lost in investigating or processing grievances or in negotiating the renewal of this Agreement, provided that, in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right opinion of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee Employer, the amount of time so spent is not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixunreasonable. 5ARTICLE
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 8.1 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one an Executive Committee, a Grievance Committee, a Plant Negotiating Committee as outlined in this Article, and Health and Safety Representatives and their alternates and the Union shall notify the Company in writing of all members of said Committees. The Company shall not be required to recognize any Committee member where the Union has failed to provide such notification.
(1a) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least The Union will appoint an Executive Committee comp osed of six (6) months seniorityemployees who shall be the President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Secretary Treasurer, Chief Xxxxxxx and JHSC Co-Chair.
(b) All Stewards/alternate The Union will appoint nine (9) Shop Stewards for purposes of administering and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unitresolving grievances. Alternate Shop Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of distributed three (3) Union per shift on days, afternoons and midnights. However, when meeting with the Grievance Committee the Company will not be required to meet with more than three (3) Committee persons at any one time, unless agreed to by mutual consent.
(c) The Company will recognize a Health and Safety rep or his/her alternate, on each shift.
(d) For the purpose of negotiating the Collective agreement, the company will recognize a Committee to be composed of five (5) members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of be the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureUnion President.
(a) 8.2 The Employer acknowledges Union recognizes and agrees that Union Reps have regular duties to perform in connection with their employment, and only such time as is reasonably necessary will be consumed by such persons during working hours in order to attend to the right business of administering this agreement. It is understood and agreed that Union Reps will be paid for time spent administering the Collective Agreement, provided that time so spent pertains to the normal hours of work of the Union Rep’s own shift. The Company will make an effort to appoint schedule the meeting on the grievor’s current shift.
8.3 Before leaving his/her regular duties, a Union Rep must obtain permission from his/her Supervisor to do so. Permission will not be unreasonably withheld. The Union Rep will confer with the Supervisor of another department, when the purpose of his/her visit may have a negative effect on production. When resuming his/her regular duties, he shall report to his/her Supervisor.
8.4 The Company agrees to provide an office for the Union’s exclusive use. All furnishings and other office equipment will be supplied by the Union. Telephone, telephone installation and telephone charges will be the responsibility of the Union.
8.5 The Union President, Chief Xxxxxxx and Health and Safety CoChairperson shall be assigned a permanent day shift during their term of office.
8.6 The Union President and Chief Xxxxxxx shall be allowed time off on a daily basis, exclusive of weekend overtime, for the performance of his/her duties. The Company and the Union will come to an agreement when the said time will be allocated. Time off will be a s follows
a) When there is three hundred and fifty (350) active employees, or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee greater, the President shall be allotted eight (8) hours per day to perform Union duties and shall report to the Human Resources Manager. The President shall be allowed to adjust his/her start time with the approval of the Human Resources Manager as per Article 20.1 ( c ). The position (other than Attendant) vacated by the President shall be posted on an interim basis. The President, upon leaving office, shall return to his/her regular position, if seniority allows. The Chief Xxxxxxx shall be allotted four (4) hours per day to perform Union duties.
b) When the active bargaining unit employee population is three hundred and forty-nine (349) or less the President shall be allotted four (4) hours per day to perform Union duties and shall report to his/her immediate Supervisor and shall not more than five have the ability to adjust shift. The Chief xxxxxxx shall be allotted two (52) employees who have attained hours per day to perform Union duties.
8.7 The Chief Xxxxxxx shall be paid at least sixthe applicable rate to attend any Human Resource scheduled grievance meeting(s).
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 8:01 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentappoint, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint elect or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) persons (in addition to the President and/or Vice-President of the Union), which Committee shall be called the Union Administrative Committee, one of whose members shall be the Chairperson, who are authorized to represent the employees who have attained from time to time in discussions and dealings with the Employer in connection with any matters which may properly arise out of the administration of this Agreement. The Chairperson and two (2) (in addition to the President and/or Vice-President of the Union) of the remaining Committee Persons shall also serve on the Negotiating Committee of the Union and the Grievance Committee. The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Committee and of any changes therein.
8:02 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to enlarge such Committee or Committees at least sixany time by the addition of non-University employee representatives of the Unifor-Canada or Unifor Local 2458 - Part-time Clerical Unit.
8:03 It is agreed that meetings between the Employer and the Union Administrative Committee or the Negotiation Committee of the Union called at the request of either party will normally be held during regular business hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Employees attending any meeting within working hours, including ones dealing with grievances, shall suffer no loss of pay. It is further agreed that the Chairperson shall be allowed six (6) hours per week with pay for the purpose of conducting Union business, the scheduling of same to be mutually agreed with one’s supervisor. It is agreed Negotiation Committee members shift schedules will be adjusted to account for negotiation days as part of their regular schedule. It is agreed between the parties that the Chairperson of the Local or their designate will suffer no loss of salary whenever they are requested by a proper University official to attend upon that official for discussion purposes. For any other meeting, the Union representative will provide their supervisor as much notice as possible. Such requests will not be unreasonably denied. It is further agreed that Union Administrative Committee Members shall be allowed two (2) hours per month with pay for the purpose of conducting Union business.
8:04 In the event of either party wishing to call a meeting for the purpose of discussing employee/management Union relations or matters arising out of the administration of this Agreement, the Associate Vice President, Human Resources, or their designate and/or the Union's President shall be notified in writing. The said meeting shall be held at a time and place that shall be fixed by mutual agreement. The said meeting shall be held within seven (7) calendar days following delivery of said notice in writing, except when such period of time is shortened or enlarged by agreement between the parties. The party calling the meeting shall submit an agenda at the same time as the notice of the meeting.
8:05 The Union, its agents and its members within the bargaining unit agree that there shall be no Union activities during working hours on the premises of the Employer except as referred to in this Agreement or approved in writing by the Labour Relations Manager or their delegate.
8:06 The Employer will provide suitable office space at a rental rate comparable to the space provided.
8:07 It is agreed that Negotiation Committee members will be granted fourteen (14) hours with pay for the purpose of preparing for renewal bargaining.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. 6.01 The Union may select a total of two (a2) The Employer acknowledges the right shop stewards to represent employees of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards .
6.02 The Union shall only act keep the Employer notified in the absence writing of the Chief Xxxxxxx names of the shop stewards and Stewardsany Union officers and the effective date of their appointments.
7.02 6.03 The Union acknowledges may appoint a negotiating committee comprised of employees of the bargaining unit to a maximum number of two (2).
6.04 For the purposes of this Agreement, the stewards, together with the officers of the Local Union, the Negotiating Committee, and the Health and Safety Committee, shall be deemed to be officials of the Union. The parties hereto agree that the Stewards these officials occupy positions of leadership and responsibility to see that this agreement is faithfully carried out.
6.05 Union officials who are employees have their regular duties to perform as employees of the Employer and when it is necessary to service a grievance or attend to any Union business with the Employer, other than negotiations, such persons will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor, which permission will not be unreasonably denied. The official shall attend to the matter expeditiously and return to his/her workplace promptly. It is understood that the official will not lose pay for regular working hours for time spent servicing grievances or attending any meetings with the Employer, other than negotiations.
6.06 The Staff Representative of the Union will discuss with the President or Manager of Human Resources of the Centre (or their designates) any visit he or she intends to make to the Centre. Such visits shall not unreasonably interfere with the work the employees are performing and will take place Monday to Friday, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, at an agreed upon location.
6.07 It is understood that the members of the negotiating committee will not lose pay for regular
6.08 Leave of absence with pay and without loss of seniority will be granted, subject to operational requirements, for up to two (2) employees at any one time elected or appointed to represent the Union at Union meetings, conventions, or seminars not involving the Employer. Such leave shall not exceed forty-five (45) working days in total for the bargaining unit in any calendar year. The Union shall provide the Employer with at least two (2) weeks advance notice in writing of such request. The Union will reimburse the Employer for the cost of the wages and benefits paid out on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentemployee(s) during the said leave or other Union meetings within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the invoice.
6.09 An employee who is elected, Stewards selected or appointed to work for a local union, or staff of the International Union, or staff of the Canadian Labour Congress shall not absent themselves from their work at the written request of the Union, receive temporary leaves of absence, without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorspay, such permission for periods not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of exceed three (3) Union membersyears, one or the term of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeeoffice, whichever is shorter. The employee must give two (2) months notice of his/her request for leave to the Employer. Seniority, but not sick or annual leave, shall accrue during the employee's leave of absence. It is understood that only one employee would be allowed such leave at any time. Upon return from any such leave of absence, the employee shall be reemployed at work generally similar to that which he/she did prior to the leave of absence provided he/she is willing and capable to undergo any necessary training to meet the qualifications and has the ability to perform the work in question.
6.10 In the event a Union xxxxxxx or Local Union Officer is requested by the Employer will recognize and deal to meet, outside of regular working hours, he/she shall be paid his or her regular rate of pay for the time spent at the meeting plus one hour of preparation time to meet with the said Committee Staff Representative if required. This clause does not apply to disciplinary interviews as provided for in the grievance procedureArticle 9.05.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 8:01 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentappoint, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint elect or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) persons (in addition to the President and/or Vice-President of the Union), which Committee shall be called the Union Administrative Committee, one of whose members shall be the Chairperson, who are authorized to represent the employees who have attained from time to time in discussions and dealings with the Employer in connection with any matters which may properly arise out of the administration of this Agreement. The Chairperson and two (2) (in addition to the President and/or Vice-President of the Union) of the remaining Committee Persons shall also serve on the Negotiating Committee of the Union and the Grievance Committee. The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Committee and of any changes therein.
8:02 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to enlarge such Committee or Committees at least sixany time by the addition of non-University employee representatives of the Unifor-Canada or Unifor Local 2458 - Part-time Clerical Unit.
8:03 It is agreed that meetings between the Employer and the Union Administrative Committee or the Negotiation Committee of the Union called at the request of either party will normally be held during regular business hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Employees will suffer no loss of University pay as a result of attending such meetings. It is further agreed that the Chairperson shall be allowed four (4) hours per week with pay for the purpose of conducting Union business, the scheduling of same to be mutually agreed with one’s supervisor. It is agreed Negotiation Committee members shift schedules will be adjusted to account for negotiation days as part of their regular schedule. For any other meeting, the union representative will provide their supervisor as much notice as possible. Such requests will not be unreasonably denied.
8:04 In the event of either party wishing to call a meeting for the purpose of discussing employee/management Union relations or matters arising out of the administration of the within Agreement, the Vice-President, Human Resources, or their delegate of the Employer and/or the Union's President shall be notified in writing. The said meeting shall be held at a time and place that shall be fixed by mutual agreement. The said meeting shall be held within seven (7) calendar days following delivery of said notice in writing, except when such period of time is shortened or enlarged by agreement between the parties. The party calling the meeting shall submit an agenda at the same time as the notice of the meeting.
8:05 The Union, its agents and its members within the Bargaining Unit agree that there shall be no Union activities during working hours on the premises of the Employer except as referred to in this Agreement or approved in writing by the Employee Relations Manager or their delegate.
8:06 The Employer will provide suitable office space at a rental rate comparable to the space provided.
8:07 It is agreed that Negotiation Committee members will be granted seven (7) hours with pay for the purpose of preparing for renewal bargaining.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. 6.01 The Union may designate and the Company will recognize three (a3) Union Officers who shall deal with the Company in the administration of this Agreement. These three (3) Officers, in order of rank, shall be designated as Unit Chairperson, Senior Xxxxxxx and Xxxxxxx respectively. Except where otherwise provided, the employees shall be represented by, and the Company will recognize, that Officer present who has highest rank. No person shall be eligible to serve as a Xxxxxxx or a Committee member unless he is an employee of the Company who has completed the probationary period set out in Article 8.01.
6.02 The Employer acknowledges Company will only recognize a bargaining committee of not more than three (3) employees or a grievance committee of not more than two (2) employees. The Negotiating Committee shall not suffer loss of pay for time spent meeting with the right Company.
6.03 The Union shall inform the Company in writing of the identity and function of the Union Officers and Committee members and the Company shall not be obliged to appoint recognize such employee until it has been so informed.
6.04 For the purpose of this Agreement, the Union Officers shall be deemed to be officials of the Union. The parties hereto agree that the Union Officers occupy positions of leadership and responsibility.
6.05 The Union agrees that no Union member or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) representative will conduct any Union activities on the premises of the Company except as provided for herein. No Union Officer shall have access to the premises of the Company without the prior consent of the Plant Manager or his designate.
6.06 The Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The other Union acknowledges that the Stewards Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance Company, and such persons shall not leave their regular duties to attend to any Union business or to discuss any grievances, without the express consent of the Plant Manager or his designate.
6.07 The Stewards and Union Officials shall normally attend to such Union business and discussion of grievances during their rest breaks and meal periods.
6.08 Stewards and Union Officials shall not suffer loss of pay as a result of compliance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timeArticle.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. 7.01 The Company agrees to recognize two (2) Union Stewards as appointed by the Union for the purpose of handling grievances and attending meetings with management in the administration of this Agreement on behalf of the employees covered hereunder. One xxxxxxx shall be appointed from the Plant group, and the other from the Driver group. The Company agrees to recognize two (2) alternate stewards as appointed by the Union, one from the plant group and the other from the driver group, to act on behalf of the employees only when the union xxxxxxx is absent. The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of such stewards and alternates at the time of their appointment and the Company shall not be required to recognize any xxxxxxx or alternate until it has been so notified.
7.02 The stewards shall be allowed necessary time off work without loss of pay for the purpose of processing grievances, provided:
(a) The Employer acknowledges they obtain prior consent from Management, which shall not be unreasonably withheld;
(b) such time off shall be of reasonable length and shall not unduly impair the right efficient operation of the business;
(c) the Chief Xxxxxxx shall, upon written request by the Union Office, given at least five (5) work days notice, in advance, be allowed to appoint or otherwise select be off work for up to two (2) hours, once per month, with pay, to attend to Union Business for which the Union requires their presence away from the Company premises.
7.03 The Union Bargaining Committee shall be comprised of two bargaining unit employee representatives who will be the sole employee representatives along with full-time staff representatives of the Union. The Union Bargaining Committee shall upon one week's notice, in writing, be allowed off work one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee day, with pay, in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act month proceeding the month in which the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx contract expires, and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay one (1) further day following ratification of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period Memorandum of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsAgreement.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of bargaining unit employee representatives on the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Bargaining Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal be paid their straight-time earnings for all negotiating meetings with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureCompany that occur within a regular work day.
(a) The Employer acknowledges 7.05 No individual member or group of members shall undertake to represent the right of local Union at a meeting with Management without proper authorization by the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixLocal Union.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges Union may appoint and the right University shall recognize two (2) Committee persons, one of whom is the Union to appoint or otherwise select Plant Chairperson, one of whom is the Lead Xxxxxxx, and one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten who shall act in place of the aforementioned Committee persons. Only two of these members can be absent from the workplace at one time with the exception of contract negotiations at which time a maximum of three (103) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among representatives is acceptable. In the employees who have attained at least period of six (6) months seniorityprior to the termination of this collective agreement, each member of the negotiating committee shall be entitled to two (2) full days off, paid by the Employer, to prepare and finalize bargaining proposals.”
(b) All StewardsIn the period of six (6) months prior to the termination of this collective agreement, the Union may hold a proposal meeting not to exceed two (2) hours for the purpose of reviewing formal proposals with the Bargaining Unit before negotiations. Once a date and time is agreed by the Employer, this meeting may be held during normal working hours provided there is no interference to departmental operations or additional costs/alternate Stewards penalty incurred by the Employer.
4:02 The duties of the Committee persons shall in no way conflict with their duties as employees of the University.
4:03 The Union will inform the Employee Relations Manager in writing, of the names of the Committee persons and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent of any employee change in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence names of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardssuch Committee persons.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 4:04 The Employer shall not be liable grant reasonable time to a Committee person for the pay adjustment of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member grievances without loss of any pay. The Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union person shall notify their supervisor when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsleaving their job to adjust a grievance and upon their return to work.
7.04 4:05 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union agrees to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize discuss and deal with the said Committee hereinafter referred to in connection with any matters which may properly arise from the provisions of this Agreement during the term hereof for the purpose of adjusting all grievances and complaints including those arising directly between the Employer and the Union as provided in such. Committee persons attending such meetings during their working hours shall suffer no loss of pay and provide their supervisor as much notice as possible. For any other meeting, the grievance procedureunion representative will provide their supervisor as much notice as possible. Such requests will not be unreasonably denied.
(a) The Employer acknowledges 4:06 Members of the right Negotiating Committee of the Union established to appoint conduct negotiations for a renewal of the within Collective Agreement, when acting in such capacity, will not suffer any loss of pay if negotiations are conducted during working hours, but nothing herein shall be construed as an agreement by the Employer to pay members of such Committee for negotiating during a strike or otherwise select a during any other work stoppage. In no event, will members of the Union Negotiating Committee of not be paid more than five their normally scheduled hours of work during any one (51) employees who regular scheduled work day.
4:07 The Employer agrees that an employee shall have attained at least sixthe option of having their Chairperson and/or Committee Person present whenever they are disciplined or discharged. Notwithstanding this requirement the Union clearly understands, recognizes and agrees that it may on certain occasions be necessary for the Employer to discipline and/or discharge an employee without the Chairperson and/or Committee Person present. If no Chairperson and/or Committee Person is available when a discharge or suspension is contemplated the Employer will make a reasonable attempt to contact a Union Representative. There will be no entitlement to any pay of any kind for this call-in. If such action is taken on certain occasions, the Employer agrees to review the action with the employee and their Chairperson and/or Committee Person within a forty-eight (48) hour period following the initial action. Such forty-eight (48) hour period may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties.
4:08 It is agreed that the Chairperson of Unifor Local 2458 Operating Engineers unit shall be allowed twelve (12) hours in each calendar month with pay, for the purposes of conducting Union business. These hours can be transferable to committee persons.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right will a Plant Com- mittee of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union four members, one of whom shall act as Plant Committee Chairperson and be selected by the membership of the Union from among the employees, for the purpose of han- dling and settling grievances. One Committeeperson shall be selected from em- ployees in the Production Department. One Committeeperson shall be selected from the employees in the Distribution Department. One Committeeperson shall be selected from employees in the Technical Services De- partment. One shall be selected from employees on Schedule The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of such Committeepersons at the time of their appointment. Each member of the Plant Committee shall have at least one year’s seniority. The four members of the Plant Committee will be retained on the in their individual classifications so long as it is consistent with Company requirements and so long as the employee(s) in question is capa- ble of performing the work required. Where a shift has no Committeeperson representation, the Employer will one (I) Xxxxxxx for each unrepresented shift. Such Stewards will be selected from among the employees on these unrepresented shifts and will have at least one year’s seniority. The Stewards will not be members of the Plant Committee. The Union shall notify the Em- in writing of the names of such Stew- ards at the time of their appointment. The Xxxxxxx, Committeeperson or the Plant Committee shall investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance CommitteeProcedure set out in this Agreement. At any further negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement, the bargaining unit will be repre- sented by the Plant Committee as defined in Article the Union’s National Representa- tive and/or the President of Local No Xxxxxxx or Committeeperson shall leave his work to investigate or process any grievance or negotiate with the Employer with- out the prior consent of his supervisor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, but in no event longer than one hour prior to the end of the shift in which the grievance occurs. The Employer will recognize pay Stewards and deal with the said Committee as provided Committeepersons at their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular straight time lost in investigation or processing grievances pro- vided that, in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right opinion of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee Employer, the time so spent is not unreasonable. The Em- ployer will pay Plant Committeepersons at their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular time lost in negotiating the renewal of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthis Agreement.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer Company acknowledges the right of Unifor Local 673 to elect and/or appoint two (2) members from the bargaining unit to be recognized as the local Union Committee comprised of one Unit Chair and one Committee Person. The Company will recognize the Union Committee for the purpose of handling any grievance or bargaining on any matter properly arising from time to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx time during the continuance of this Agreement. The Company will also recognize the said Committee as the Bargaining Committee, as well as Local 673 President and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityNational Representative in negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement.
(b) All Stewards/The Company acknowledges that there will be one (1) alternate Stewards union representation.
(c) The Union representative of the workplace shall be permitted to investigate appeals, including the investigation of the circumstances in connection with the original grievance as lodged as it pertains to their respective units.
(d) If required, the Union Representatives will be allowed to consult with the National Representative and/or the Local Union Representative on-site or off-site concerning the Company’s grievances without loss of pay.
(e) A National Representative and/or local Union Representative may be present and participate in any meetings between the Union Committee and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsCompany.
7.02 (f) The Union acknowledges recognizes that the Stewards representatives have regular duties to perform on behalf in connection with their employment and such members will not leave their regular duties before obtaining permission from their Supervisor. In addition, the Union recognizes that all other members of the Employer. In accordance bargaining unit have regular duties to perform in connection with this acknowledgmenttheir employment, Stewards shall and such members will not absent themselves from leave their work without first regular duties for the purpose of consulting with members of the Union before obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such Supervisor. Such permission shall not to be unreasonably withheldwithheld and, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In in accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx Company will compensate such members for time so spent on union business during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 (g) The Employer shall not be liable for Union always agrees to supply the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by Company with the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right names of the Union Committee and to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedurekeep such list up to date.
(ah) The Employer acknowledges the right Permission will be granted for balloting on Company premises for election of the Union Committee and for local Union elections.
(i) The Union and members of the Union shall not on Company time conduct Union activities except as in this Agreement expressly provided, nor shall Union meetings of any kind be held at any time on the Company's premises without the prior written consent of the Company. The Company will provide technology and assets to appoint or otherwise select employees to complete and perform their regular duties. The Company will allow the Committee the use of a Negotiating meeting room with a telephone as required, printer/scanner and standard office supplies to carry out Union business. The Company agrees to provide the Union Committee with a drawer locking filing cabinet that will be placed in a reasonable and accessible area due to the constraints of the office environment. Furthermore, with the pandemic, and working from home, the use of company laptop to perform their regular duties can be used provided the Committee is not more than five in the "Citrix" technology platform that is used by the Company. It is up to the Union Committee to ensure the Union members are in the right technology platform and Union information is not accessible to anyone on the "Citrix" platform.
(5j) The Company agrees to provide the Union with an opportunity to meet with new bargaining unit employees who have attained at least sixas part of the New Employee Orientation Process.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) 7:01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee comprised of seven (7) Employees of the Employer, and union representatives. The Employer shall recognize and deal with said committee with respect to any matters which properly arise for its consideration, provided that each member of the negotiating committee shall have not less than one (1) year's seniority with the Employer. No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without prior authorization of the Union. There shall be no more than five one (51) committee member from any one (1) classification within a department and no more than two (2) committee members selected from any one (1) department.
7:02 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select six (6) committeepersons and one (1) chairperson to assist employees on all shifts in presenting their grievances to the representative of the Employer. There shall be no more than one (1) committeeperson from any one (1) classification within a department and no more than two (2) committeepersons selected from any one department.
7:03 The Union acknowledges that the Committeepersons and members of the Negotiation Committee have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. Permission from the supervisor shall not be unreasonably withheld. The employee will report to his or her immediate supervisor directly upon completion of the union business.
7:04 It is understood that the committeepersons will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with grievances of employees. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer will not deduct pay from such employees for time spent in negotiating with the Employer and in handling grievances of employees:
a) while negotiating a renewal of the within Collective Agreement as herein provided up to but not including arbitration;
b) in the case of a rights grievance, up to but not including arbitration proceedings. It is understood that the foregoing does not apply to time spent on such matters outside of regular working hours.
7:05 Negotiating Committee me mbers who are scheduled on other than day shift shall have attained their shift changed to "days" for the purpose of attending negotiations. Days upon which negotiations occur shall be considered as days of work for all Negotiating Committee members. Such changes shall not subject the Employer to any premium payment.
7:06 If the chairperson at least sixthe time of election or appointment is on the day shift, the chairperson shall have the right to remain on that shift during the term of the Agreement, or for the duration of term as chairperson.
7:07 If in the performance of her duties as Union representative, an employee is required to enter any area within the Hospital, she shall, upon entering such area, immediately report her presence to the immediate Supervisor of the area.
7:08 The Employer agrees to copy to the chairperson any correspondence sent to the Union office dealing with or affecting the Bargaining Unit as a whole, or its members.
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Samples: Collective Agreement